Even if doubts have been cast on the health benefits of omega-3 fats, experts still advise that people should not stop its consumption. While fish oil is the main source of omega-3 fatty acids, scientists are looking for cheaper alternative sources.

In the recent years, omega-3 containing products have hugely grown in the market. At present Norwegian University of Science and Technology scientist are developing a proto-type of chewable capsules containing marine oil.

The new development is based on using fish gelatine to create a chewable capsule, although technical details are not available due to the pending patent that has been filed in January in the UK, in conjunction with a Norwegian company.

The scientists could not reveal formulation details, including doses of omega-3 fatty acids, but said that the as much as possible of the fishy taste would be removed from the product as possible.

While many people do not like to eat fish, especially children, we are now looking into an omega-3 chewable candy that tastes nothing like fish.

Source: NutraIngredients