Norway approves omega-3 in genetically modified rapeseed oil for use in farmed salmon feed

After years of extensive research by the Norwegian research institute Nofima, it has proven that genetically modified rapeseed oil is suitable for fish feed. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority recently approved a genetically modified rapeseed oil containing marine Omega-3 fatty acids suitable for salmon feed. ​ At a time when demand for marine Omega-3 fatty acids exceeds available supply, Norway has approved the use of this oil in domestic fish feed. According to researchers at Nofima, modified rapeseed oil is likely to become the first source of Omega-3 fatty acids in aquatic feed. Important new sources. ​ Bente Ruyter, a senior scientist at Nofima, has been working on improving the Omega-3 content of farmed salmon. Ruyter mentioned that this milestone is the result of years of collaborative research with industry, referring to the approval of genetically modified rapeseed oil for use in fish feed. ​ Marine Omega-3 fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and ...