Fish oil may be baked into goat cheese in the future
Health conscious Americans can save money on several nutritional supplements by purchasing them through a Canadian internet pharmacy.
Health conscious Americans can save money on several nutritional supplements by purchasing them through a Canadian internet pharmacy. One of the most popular products is fish oil, which helps deliver healthy doses of omega-3 essential fatty acids. While this nutrient is available in the form of supplements, food researchers are developing a palatable way to infuse goat cheese with fish oil.
Omega-3s have been associated with several potential health benefits, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In the past, omega-3s have been linked to better heart health and relief from conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
These fatty acids naturally occur in certain types of fish, such as salmon and tuna, as well as vegetable oils and nuts. While it may seem like a good idea to deliver omega-3s by infusing foods with fish oil, this has proven unsuccessful for several reasons. Not only does fish oil oxidize quickly, but it also has an unpleasant odor and aftertaste.
However, researchers from the University of Maine discovered that it may be possible to bake fish oil into soft goat cheese. Science has shown that dairy has unique properties that help preserve the health benefits of fish oil. Because soft goat cheese has a relatively low fat content, it may prove to be a healthy candidate for this type of processing.
Further research is needed to verify the success of this approach with consumers, as published in the Journal of Food Science.
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