What are Omega-9 Oils?

The food industry nationwide is switching to the healthier oil alternative, Omega-9 Canola and Sunflower Oils, replacing partially hydrogenated oils in their kitchens. In fact, Omega-9 Oils represent the "next generation" of healthier oils because they not only have zero trans fat, but also have the lowest saturated fat among oils and are uniquely high in "heart-healthy" (omega-9) monounsaturated fat.

Industry News

FDA Identifies Front-of-Package Labeling as Near-Term Priority
It has been 20 years since the National Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) passed, but Dr. Margaret Hamburg, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), feels labeling needs to be both enforced and enhanced. read more

Legislative Update

California Kicks Off Trans Fat Ban
Jan. 1, 2010, marked the beginning of a statewide ban of restaurants and bakeries cooking with trans fat in the state of California. However, three months into the ban, counties across the state are taking enforcement easy, at least until next January. read more

Health News

Trans Fat Can Be Deadly in a Woman's Diet
We know consuming trans fats can contribute to heart disease, but a study by Rodale Health says trans fats found in many packaged foods can be deadly if you're a woman with heart disease. read more

Where Can You Find Us?

Throughout the year, we will be presenting or in attendance at a number of conferences, including the National Restaurant Association Show in May and the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo in July. For information about what Dow AgroSciences is planning for each show, call 1-800-678-2388.

Currently, four major oil suppliers now offer these oils under their own brand names: Bunge Oils (Nutra-Clear NT™), Richardson Oilseed Limited (Canola Harvest HiLo™), Ventura Foods, LLC (Mel-Fry^® Free canola) and Stratas Foods (Frymax^® Sun Supreme and TRISUN).

For additional information on how you can begin to use these Omega-9 Oils, please visit www.Omega-9Oils.com or call us at 1-800-678-2388.

To update your subscription, please visit the Omega-9 Oils Newsletter website.

Did You Know?

Since 2005, Omega-9 Oils have removed more than 980 million pounds of trans and saturated fats from the North American diet. This includes over 770 million pounds of trans and 200 million pounds of saturated fats. Furthermore, these “bad” fats have been replaced with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which have been shown to reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes.

It is this unique fatty acid oil profile with high monounsaturated (omega-9) fat that rendered the “Omega-9 Oils” category name. And this same fatty acid profile not only offers a superior nutritional profile, but also the great taste and oil performance necessary in demanding restaurant environments.