Print This PagePledge Award Winner: SDA Soybean Development Provides a Sustainable Source of Omega-3 (USA)
Despite the known heart-health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids, their use has been limited due to the flavor and cooking limitations of the source fish oil. A Monsanto team worked to develop and gain regulatory approval for stearidonic acid (SDA) Omega-3 soybeans, which will give farmers the opportunity to grow a sustainable, plant-based Omega-3 crop with improved cooking capabilities. Throughout the process, the team shared data with many outside resources, described the benefits of the product, and was transparent with the food and nutrition industry. They built a platform of cooperation with many different internal and external stakeholders, including nutrition and health researchers, food researchers, and the aquaculture and livestock industries.
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