Corbion secures global patent protection for DHA-rich algal biomass suspension, strengthening sustainable omega-3 solutions for animal nutrition markets.
Corbion, a global leader in sustainable specialty food ingredients, has announced the approval of its latest patent focused on the liquid suspension of algal biomass containing a distinctive DHA-rich omega-3 profile. This newly granted patent marks another important step in strengthening the company’s leadership in sustainable nutrition and reinforces its long-term commitment to innovation in the feed and food ingredient sectors.
The patent covers a unique liquid suspension technology involving lysed algal cells suspended in oil. This advanced design improves the stability, usability, and overall performance of algal biomass in feed applications. By preserving the DHA-rich omega-3 content in a stable and easy-to-handle liquid format, Corbion provides customers with a more efficient and practical ingredient solution for a wide range of animal nutrition applications.
This innovation is built on Corbion’s advanced algal fermentation platform, which has become a key differentiator for the company in the global nutrition market. Through this platform, Corbion produces sustainable omega-3 ingredients without relying on traditional marine sources such as fish oil. This helps reduce pressure on ocean ecosystems while ensuring a consistent and fully traceable supply of high-quality DHA ingredients.
One of the major commercial applications of this patented technology is seen in Corbion’s AlgaPrime® DHA LS product line. This product brings the patented innovation directly to the market by offering a reliable DHA-rich formulation that is easy to handle and flexible for feed manufacturers. AlgaPrime® DHA LS is widely used in aquaculture feed, animal nutrition, and pet food industries, where omega-3 enrichment plays a crucial role in improving health and performance outcomes.
The product’s liquid suspension format allows easier incorporation into feed formulations, improving manufacturing efficiency while maintaining nutritional consistency. It also supports producers looking for sustainable alternatives to fish-based omega-3 sources, especially as environmental concerns and demand for responsible sourcing continue to grow across global markets.
Produced on a commercial scale using algal fermentation, Corbion’s AlgaPrime® products provide a fully traceable supply chain, offering transparency and sustainability benefits that are increasingly valued by customers, regulators, and end consumers alike. As sustainability becomes a top priority across food production systems, solutions like AlgaPrime® help companies meet both environmental and nutritional goals.
With the recent patent grant in the United States, Corbion now has enforceable patent protection in several strategic markets around the world. These include Europe, China, Australia, multiple Latin American countries, and additional regions where applications are still under review. This broad intellectual property protection enhances Corbion’s competitive position and supports the long-term commercial success of its omega-3 innovations.
Tim Rutten, Head of Nutrition and Pharma Ingredients at Corbion, emphasized the importance of this achievement, stating that the progress reflects the company’s strong focus on creating meaningful innovations that deliver real customer value. He noted that with expanding patent protection in place, AlgaPrime™ DHA LS is well positioned to continue supporting customers across aquaculture, animal nutrition, and pet food sectors worldwide.
This latest patent milestone highlights Corbion’s dedication to sustainable ingredient development and demonstrates how biotechnology can help transform the future of global nutrition through smarter, cleaner, and more reliable solutions.
