- Project Deep Blue · Food-grade EE Omega-3
Omega-3 concentrates
for every application
One clear, low-odour, food-grade ingredient — engineered to stay invisible in your finished product. From clear softgels to clinical monomers, NBD concentrates from 65% to 88% EPA+DHA are specified around the application, not the other way round.
- Applications
Five segments, one ingredient platform
Each segment asks something different of the oil — concentration, purity, colour, odour or stability.
The NBD range covers all five, and the ratio can be set to your target.
Dietary Supplements
Softgels, two-piece capsules, liquid-fill and chewable formats — where concentration, colour and odour go straight to the consumer.
Pharma & API
High-purity EPA and DHA monomers with the counterpart fatty acid controlled below 0.1% — for regulated and clinical products.
Infant & Maternal
DHA-dominant profiles at 70–88% DHA with EPA held below 0.1%, for maternal and early-life nutrition products.
Functional Food
Colourless, low-odour fortification that leaves clear drinks clear and dairy, bakery and confectionery flavours intact.
Pet & animal nutrition
Scalable concentrate supply for companion and livestock nutrition.
Custom & OEM
A format we have not listed, or a specification you already hold? Send us the target and our technical team will confirm feasibility.
- Segment detail
What each application needs from the oil
Concentration, purity, colour, odour and stability matter in different proportions depending on where the product ends up.
- Application 01
Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements are where Omega-3 concentrates see the widest use — clear softgels, two-piece capsules, liquid-fill, chewable and sachet formats. Here the concentrate is the active, so its concentration, colour and odour end up directly in the consumer’s experience.
Blended EE grades from 65% to 85% cover general-wellness positioning, while the 70–88% EPA-rich and DHA-rich grades let you build a product around a single fatty acid claim. Because NBD oil is nearly colourless (Gardner ≤ 2) and almost odourless, it suits transparent softgels where a dark or hazy fill would be immediately visible.
- What matters in this segment
- Higher concentration means less oil per capsule for the same label claim
- Gardner ≤ 2 keeps transparent softgels visually clean
- Low odour and low oxidation reduce aftertaste and repeat complaints
- Custom ratios to match your own label claim
- Recommended grades
3624 EE
4030 EE
5025 EE
5030 EE
8001 EE
- Application 02
Pharma & API
For prescription products, clinical nutrition and API supply, impurity profile matters more than cost per kilogram. Our high-purity monomers reach up to 88% EPA or 88% DHA, with the counterpart fatty acid controlled below 0.1% — achieved by physical separation rather than by dilution.
Because the process uses no urea and no toxic methanol, there is no ethyl carbamate and no cis-trans isomerisation — two of the impurity routes most closely scrutinised in concentrated fish oil. Every batch is released against a certificate of analysis, with traceability from raw fish oil intake through to the finished concentrate.
- What matters in this segment
- EPA or DHA up to 88%, counterpart controlled below 0.1%
- No urea, no methanol — no solvent residues
- No ethyl carbamate, no cis-trans isomerisation
- Batch certificate of analysis and full traceability
- Recommended grades
7000 EE
8000 EE
8500 EE
- Application 03
Infant & Maternal
DHA is the long-chain Omega-3 that accrues most rapidly in the fetal and infant brain and retina, and maternal supply is the infant’s only source before birth and during breastfeeding. Formulations in this segment are therefore built around DHA-dominant profiles rather than balanced blends.
NBD DHA-rich grades reach 70–88% DHA with EPA held below 0.1%, giving formulators a clean DHA source for prenatal supplements, maternal nutrition and early-life products. The oil’s low colour and low odour are a practical advantage in chewables, powders and sachets, where fishy notes are a common reason for poor consumer compliance.
- What matters in this segment
- DHA-dominant 70–88%, EPA controlled below 0.1%
- Low odour suits chewable, powder and sachet formats
- Nearly colourless oil for clear and light-coloured dosage forms
- Suitable for prenatal and maternal nutrition formulations
- Recommended grades
0570 EE
0180 EE
8000 EE (DHA)
- Application 04
Functional Food
Fortified beverages, gummies, dairy, spreads and bars all share one constraint: the Omega-3 must not change how the product looks, smells or tastes. A colourless, nearly odourless concentrate with Gardner ≤ 2 keeps clear beverages clear and leaves dairy and bakery flavour profiles intact.
EE concentrates are typically delivered into food systems as microencapsulated or spray-dried powders, or as emulsions, which protect the oil from oxidation and mask any residual taste. The very low impurity and low oxidation values of NBD oil help extend the shelf life of the finished product.
- What matters in this segment
- Gardner ≤ 2 — no haze or tint in clear beverages
- Almost odourless — minimal impact on flavour profile
- Low oxidation values support longer shelf life
- Suits powder, emulsion and microencapsulation routes
- Recommended grades
4030 EE
4638 EE
5025 EE
- Application 05
Pet & Animal
Companion-animal supplements — soft chews, capsules, liquids and powders — carry the same formulation problems as human supplements, plus one more: palatability. A concentrate that has already oxidised tastes rancid to animals and leads to refused doses.
NBD’s low-oxidation, low-odour concentrates give pet nutraceutical brands a more stable raw material for skin-and-coat, joint and general-wellness products. For livestock and aquafeed, the same concentrates are used to raise the EPA/DHA content of the finished ration.
- What matters in this segment
- Stable, low-oxidation oil protects palatability
- Blended grades for general pet wellness products
- Backed by 10,000 t annual processing capacity
- Custom ratios and documentation on request
- Recommended grades
3624 EE
4030 EE
5025 EE
- FAQ
Application questions we get asked
Which grade should I choose for a transparent softgel?
Gardner colour is the deciding factor — above roughly 3 the fill starts to read as yellow, and a clear shell shows it. All NBD mid-to-high concentration grades sit at Gardner ≤ 2, so the choice then comes down to positioning: a blended 65–85% grade for general wellness, or an EPA- or DHA-rich grade for a single-fatty-acid claim.
Will a low-odour Omega-3 reduce aftertaste complaints?
Odour and oxidation are the two drivers of aftertaste. NBD oil is almost odourless and is controlled to low impurity and low oxidation values, and a higher-concentration grade also means less total oil per dose — all three work in the same direction.
Can EE concentrates be used in beverages and other food systems?
Yes, but rarely as neat oil. EE concentrates are normally delivered into food and beverage systems as an emulsion or as a microencapsulated / spray-dried powder, which protects the oil and prevents it from affecting clarity or flavour.
Do you supply material suitable for clinical or API use?
We supply high-purity EPA and DHA monomers up to 88% with the counterpart fatty acid controlled below 0.1%, produced by physical distillation with no urea, no methanol and no solvent residues. Certification status and specific test limits are confirmed per product.
Can you match a specification we already hold?
In most cases yes. Blended EPA/DHA can be formulated between 65% and 85% to your target ratio, and monomers up to 88%. Send us your specification and application and we will confirm feasibility and arrange a sample.
What documentation accompanies each shipment?
Every batch is released with a certificate of analysis, and shipments are accompanied by the product specification sheet and safety data sheet so your own QC and regulatory teams have what they need.
Tell us the application, we will specify the grade
Share your dosage form, label claim and target shelf life. We will recommend a grade, confirm feasibility and arrange a sample.
