The American Heart Association recommends consuming omega-3 fatty acids to benefit the hearts of healthy people as well as those at risk or who have cardiovascular disease. Although the association recommends eating two servings of fish a week for fatty acids, ingredient companies offer a lineup of products that help beverage-makers continue to offer another avenue for consuming polyunsaturated fats.
“The future of omega-3s in beverages is a bright one, especially in nutritional beverages,” says Ernesto Hernandez, director of process development with Houston-based OmegaPure. “Also, dairy-based beverages are proving to be an excellent provider of omega-3s.”