Application of DHA in Candy & Gum
Long-chain polyunsaturated omega-three fatty acid
Essential structural component of brain tissue
Naturally sourced from algae oil and fish
Available in encapsulated powder and oil forms
Application of DHA in Candy & Gum
What is Omnilife™DHA?
Essential Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Enhanced Health Performance
Docosahexaenoic Acid (Omnilife™DHA) is a long-chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid containing 22 carbon atoms and 6 double bonds (22:6n-3). It is a major structural component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, sperm, testes, and retina.
Omnilife™DHA can be obtained from fish sources and algae oil, and is considered an essential fatty acid that must be acquired through diet or supplements. It is an important nutrient for brain health, cognitive function, and overall health. In food applications, Omnilife™DHA is typically added in the form of algae oil, powder, or microencapsulated formulations to ensure stability.
Unlike artificial additives, Omnilife™DHA provides scientifically validated health benefits and has received regulatory approval, making it highly suitable for functional food formulations that consumers trust and prefer.
Health Benefits
Brain Health and Cognitive Support
Omnilife™DHA is the primary structural fatty acid of the cerebral cortex, accounting for approximately 40% of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the brain, playing a critical role in maintaining cognitive function and brain development.
Retinal and Visual Development
Omnilife™DHA is a major structural component of the retina, essential for the normal development and function of the visual system, particularly important for infant visual development.
Essential Fatty Acid Supplementation
The human body has limited ability to synthesize Omnilife™DHA, making dietary or supplemental intake necessary. Delivering Omnilife™DHA through everyday snacks such as candy improves convenience and compliance.
Scientifically Validated Functional Ingredient
The health benefits of Omnilife™DHA have been scientifically validated and approved by multiple regulatory authorities, providing a clear basis for functional claims and credible support for functional food formulations.
Application Advantages
Core Selling Point for Functional Candy
As a scientifically validated functional ingredient, Omnilife™DHA can endow candy products with clear functional claims, upgrading casual snacks into functional foods and significantly enhancing product value and market competitiveness.
Strong Compatibility of Algae Oil Source
Modern refined Omnilife™DHA algae oil undergoes deodorization processing, producing a mild scent that can be incorporated into various candy matrices including gummies, milk candies, and jellies without producing noticeable fishy odor, providing broad application space for candy formulations.
Mature Microencapsulation Technology
Omnilife™DHA can be stabilized through microencapsulation, cyclodextrin inclusion, and other technologies, effectively addressing oxidation and odor issues, maintaining stability throughout candy processing and shelf life without affecting product taste and quality.
Precise Target Audience
Omnilife™DHA candy naturally aligns with three major consumer scenarios: children's brain development, maternal nutrition supplementation, and elderly cognitive health, providing brands with clear differentiation positioning and precise marketing entry points.
Real-World Applications
Product Information
Brand: Seawit | Company: Seawit Life Technology
Sugar-free bursting jelly candy containing Sn-2 position Omnilife™DHA algae oil in sweet orange flavor, providing higher absorption efficiency and liquid algae oil release upon biting.
Key Ingredients
Omnilife™DHA Application Value
Sn-2 Position Omnilife™DHA Technology Breakthrough: Sn-2 Omnilife™DHA content of no less than 50% mimics breast milk fat structure, enhancing Omnilife™DHA bioavailability. Applying this technology in the candy category represents an industry innovation.
Bursting Candy Process Innovation: Adopting a bursting jelly candy format with a gelatin outer layer encapsulating liquid Omnilife™DHA algae oil, releasing upon bite. This solves the portability and consumption challenges of liquid algae oil while creating an engaging eating experience.
Minimalist Sugar-Free Formula: Only 6 ingredients, with sugar-free formulation complementing Omnilife™DHA as the core function. Per 100g, energy is 3,516kJ with fat accounting for 91.9g, almost entirely from Omnilife™DHA algae oil.
Product Information
Brand: Cool-Vita | Company: Sirio Healthcare (Anhui) Co.
Halal-certified mixed fruit flavoured soft jelly candy containing 50mg Omnilife™DHA per 3g serving, using alpha-cyclodextrin encapsulation and sugar-free sweeteners.
Key Ingredients
Omnilife™DHA Application Value
Alpha-Cyclodextrin Encapsulation Technology: Using alpha-cyclodextrin for molecular-level Omnilife™DHA encapsulation. Compared to traditional microencapsulation, cyclodextrin inclusion provides more uniform and stable protection without affecting the texture and taste of the gummy, representing a cutting-edge technology application in Omnilife™DHA gummy formulations.
Halal Certification for Market Expansion: Obtaining Indonesian Halal certification enables Omnilife™DHA functional candy to successfully enter the world's largest Muslim consumer market, providing a compliance pathway for the internationalization of Omnilife™DHA algae oil products.
Precise Portion Design: 14 x 3g individual small packs, each containing precisely 50mg of Omnilife™DHA, allowing consumers to control intake. The 3g small format design reduces per-consumption burden, suitable for children's daily supplementation.
Product Information
Brand: Three Squirrels | Company: Three Squirrels
High-protein nut crisp featuring 60% nut content, Jingshan matcha, fructooligosaccharides, and Omnilife™DHA algae oil for a gut-brain axis nutritional profile.
Key Ingredients
Omnilife™DHA Application Value
Gut-Brain Axis Dual-Function Formula: The combination of Omnilife™DHA (brain nutrition) and fructooligosaccharides (prebiotic/gut health) realizes the "gut-brain axis" nutrition concept in a casual snack, combining scientific validity with market narrative appeal.
60% Nut Content Breakthrough: Achieving 60% nut content in a Omnilife™DHA-containing candy product, combining Omnilife™DHA with natural high-protein nuts, delivering 17.9g of protein per 100g, far exceeding the nutritional density of typical Omnilife™DHA gummies.
Jingshan Matcha Empowerment: Using Jingshan matcha powder from Hangzhou, the tea polyphenols in matcha provide natural antioxidant effects that can assist in protecting Omnilife™DHA stability, while the matcha flavor effectively masks algae oil odor, achieving a win-win of flavor and function.
Company Introduction
Leading Global Manufacturer of Functional Sweeteners Since 1997
Baolingbao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer specializing in the R&D, manufacturing, and solution services of functional carbohydrates. Founded in 1997, we are focused on enzyme engineering and fermentation engineering, serving customers across more than 100 countries and regions worldwide.
In 2009, we became the first functional sugar company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 002286) in China's A-share market. Today, we have established deep strategic partnerships with major global customers including Coca-Cola, Danone, Yili Group, and Perfect (China).The company operates on a site spanning 300 acres, with an annual production capacity of 600,000 tons and a workforce of 1,300 employees.
Advanced R&D Capabilities
Possessing 9 R&D platforms including national enterprise technology center, national-local joint engineering lab, and postdoctoral research workstation. Expert team composed of academicians, Taishan Scholars, and overseas experts.
Global Market Presence
Products exported to over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Strategic partnerships with majority of core customers across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and dietary supplement industries.
World-Class Manufacturing
Baolingbao's production infrastructure is characterized by a high degree of automation, intelligence, and digitalization. The company has made substantial investments in key facilities, including drying towers, pharmaceutical-grade sugar production lines, digital erythritol plants, and intelligent stereo warehouses. Featuring internationally sourced technologies and advanced control systems, these initiatives have enhanced production efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and enabled full traceability across the supply chain.In support of sustainable operations, Baolingbao manages 40,000 mu (approximately 2,667 hectares) of regenerative agricultural planting bases and generates 10 million kWh of photovoltaic power annually.
Comprehensive Quality Assurance
First batch to pass FDA on-site audit. Certified with GMP, GRAS, HALAL, Kosher, Organic (US & EU standards), ISO9001/22000/14000/45001. End-to-end food safety from farm to table.
Innovation & Industry Leadership
Over 260 patent applications submitted with 97 patents granted and more than 70 core technologies developed. Actively participated in formulation of 1 international standard and over 30 national standards.
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