Technology for producing Omega-3 enriched chicken eggs
Since the 1990s, there has been a lot of studies of Omega-3 on the world, especially the studies to create Omega-3 enriched products. Many products have been commercialized in the market such as: Omega-3 enhanced milk, mayonnaise soup, Omega-3 enriched eggs. These products are available in most advanced countries, including the USA, Australia, Canada, Japan and in Europe.
In Vietnam, Scientists from Department of Animal biotechnology under the Institute of Tropical Biology have studied successfully Omega-3 enriched chicken eggs. These eggs contain from 5 to 8 times higher level of Omega-3 than the Omega-3 level of normal eggs.
Table of comparing Omega-3 level of chicken eggs in Vietnam
Types of egg | Unit: (mg) Omega-3/100g |
Omega-3 enriched eggs in laboratory | 593mg |
Normal Eggs in the farm (Vinh Thanh Dat Company) | 139mg |
Omega-3 eggs (Vietfarm Company) | 250mg |
Industrial normal eggs | 70mg |
Diets directly affect the fatty acid content of eggs, so it can be enriched Omega-3 in eggs through choosing Omega-3 enriched diets for egg-laying hens. This method does not affect the health condition or laying capacity of hens, or the quality of the eggs.
Diagram of Technology for producing Omega-3 enriched chicken eggs
1. Super layer - Isa Brown ; 2. Mode of nurture and care; 3. setting Omega-3 enriched diets;
4. Collecting Omega-3 enriched eggs; 5. Analysis of content of Omega-3; 6. Products are Omega-3 enriched eggs
This success was transferred to Omega Minh An limited company, contributing to the introduction of scientific and technological achievements into practical application, meeting the needs of consumers, and the cost of product is cheaper than the cost of similar imported products.
Translated by Minh Tam