Fish Oil
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Fish Oil is a other — Direct food ingredient rich in Omega-3 fatty acids
Also: Menhaden Oil, Anchovy Oil, Tuna Oil
What it does
Direct food ingredient rich in Omega-3 fatty acids
Where you'll see it
Baked goods, cereals, cheese products, chewing gum, condiments, dairy, fats and oils (not infant formula), fish products, frozen dairy desserts, hard candy, jams, meat products, milk products, nut products, pastas, plant protein, poultry, juices, snack foods, soup mixes, sweet sauces, toppings
Benefits
Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which reportedly reduce fat in human blood.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
- Notes: GRAS combined daily EPA+DHA from foods not to exceed 3 g/p/d
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which are reportedly to reduce fat in human blood