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Fish Oil

Level 1Generally 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