3. Soybeans could not be competitive if 50% of their materials
were waste. Similarly, as holistic uses evolve, it will place
pressures on existing producers.
The protein of this particular strain is almost 20% arginine,
which should be of interest to cosmetic manufacturers in
regards to wound healing and other cosmetic applications.
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4. This process would actually produce a high-grade fish meal as a
byproduct.
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8. In anchovy oils, Docosadienoic (C22:1n6) is the largest co-
concentrate, followed by an almost equal amount of the
combined Heneicosanoic (C21:0), Behenic (C22:0), Erucic
(C22:1n9), Tricosanoic (C23:0), Lignoceri (C24:0), and Nervonic
(C24:1n9). In general, there is often a higher degree of general
isomerisation present.
In EPA oils, the co-concentrate is Arachidonic (C20:4n6).
In DHA oils, the co-concentrate is Docosapentaenoic (DPA,
C22:5n3).
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9. Beyond the cost issues, several reputable groups believe we are
already past the ability to sustainably harvest fish. Groups like
GOED are already projecting that we’ve surpassed sustainable
harvest.
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Whereas conjugation is now common practice in
order to increase the EPA/DHA within the
phospholipids of krill oils, the process is
expensive. Algae naturally begin with higher start
values and a 50/50 blend of EPA/DHA algal strains
would naturally yield values of up to 50%
EPA/DHA in the phospholipids.
TMA’s can be problematic in krill oils whereas the
JIT processing of algae omits this.
11. Though the list is far from being complete, aside from infant
formula, the ultimate consumers of algal products are aligned with
one or more of the above. A good reference would be companies
such as Patagonia and Method, where people first buy the products
because of the quality, but also feel good about the purchase in that
it has been made from a company they feel is aligned with their
values.
Whereas this influence is less in regards to pharma applications, it is
greater in foods and cosmetics. There are questions RE the ability
for a GMO to also appeal to customers when their positioning is also
predicated on sustainability.
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