NEXERA™ Canola & Sunflower Seeds: The Beginning of Omega-9 Oils

Yesterday

In the mid-1990s, Dow AgroSciences developed a new line of naturally bred seeds that had exceptional stability, without hydrogenation. These seeds now are known as NEXERA™ seeds, an important crop for farmers as they receive high returns per acre and keep canola relevant in a competitive and rapidly changing food industry. These NEXERA™ seeds are the source of what we know as Omega-9 Oils.

Today

NEXERA™ seeds have a unique combination of high oleic (>70%) and low linolenic (<3%) fatty acids. This unique fatty acid profile gives Omega-9 Oils their taste, health and performance benefits. And, these benefits make Omega-9 Oils the “next generation” in healthier oils and the zero trans-fat solution to the restaurant and foodservice industries.

Omega-9 Oils have now been adopted by restaurants and foodservice institutions throughout the world. The growing demand for Omega-9 Oils provides growers with an opportunity to become part of a solution for better human health throughout the world.

Tomorrow

Researchers continue new and innovative work to develop the next varieties of Omega-9 Oils with even more health benefits. Dow AgroSciences continues to be the global leader in oil, naturally-bred canola and field testing programs. Dow AgroSciences invests in their research to ensure that NEXERA™ canola support the agricultural industries throughout North America.