Stratum Nutrition® Announces Allergen-Free, Dry Ahiflower® Oil

CARTHAGE, Mo. - Oct. 11, 2022 - PRLog -- Stratum Nutrition® is pleased to announce allergen-free Dry Ahiflower^® Oil powder is now available using CoreFX™ Ingredients' revolutionary spray drying and blending technology. CoreFX's 70GA Dry Ahiflower^® Oil offers the benefits of the oil in a convenient and clean-tasting powder form, opening up opportunities to formulate complete and balanced omegas into dry protein powders, nutrition blends, and more.

Ahiflower oil, an exclusive product of Natures Crops International, is the proprietary, lightly refined seed oil from the plant Buglossoides arvensis. Ahiflower seed oil is uniquely rich in omega-3 stearidonic acid (SDA) and omega-6 gamma linolenic acid (GLA). Consuming Ahiflower oil supports heart, brain, skin, and immune health, supplying all the plant-based omegas needed for optimal wellness.

"We are thrilled to bring allergen-free, dry Ahiflower oil to the market. This innovative powder form offers formulators the opportunity to meet consumer demand by creating products with a smooth and rich mouthfeel without compromising end-user product sensory attributes," said Micah Osborne, CEO at Stratum Nutrition.

"We are very excited by CoreFX's efforts to innovate an industry-leading, highly versatile Ahiflower oil delivery system with a 70% oil payload," said Andrew Hebard, Natures Crops' CEO. "This brings superb value to brands and formulators looking to incorporate complete and balanced plant-based omega nutrition into under-represented categories like protein powders, meal replacement powders, and the like."

"This collaboration with both Natures Crops and Stratum Nutrition has been inspiring for everyone involved and shows what can be achieved when like-minded organizations and cultures get together to do something great. Everyone at CoreFX is excited about the launch of this unique licensed ingredient that we believe will make a significant positive difference in the world of nutrition," said Denis Neville, CEO and founder at CoreFX Ingredients.

About Stratum Nutrition

Stratum Nutrition®, a business of ESM Technologies, LLC, is a trusted ingredient innovator and supplier to product formulators for human and pet health. Stratum offers a portfolio of research-supported ingredients and technology that stand out in their respective health categories as being progressive, safe, and effective, including: NEM® brand eggshell membrane – fast-acting for joint health, Eggshell Membrane Collagen Support Complex with type I, V, and X collagens, LBiome™ Lactobacillus LB postbiotic, Ahiflower® - a single plant source of optimally balanced omegas, BLIS K12® and BLIS M18® – oral microbiome probiotics, VitaSperse® ingredient delivery technology, NatAxtin™ – Chilean astaxanthin, Curcumin 95, curQplus®, and ESC® brand eggshell calcium. Stratum's name and the products we provide are trusted and relied upon by consumers internationally. Visit www.stratumnutrition.com for more information.

About CoreFX Ingredients

CoreFX™ Ingredients manufactures innovative dry lipid-based ingredients. Founded as a joint venture with Ornua in 2016, CoreFX's mission is to deliver convenient and high performing ingredients that increase the quality and longevity of life for all. Whether creating a new product or enhancing an existing formula, CoreFX is here to help. For more information, contact us at info@corefxingredients.com.

About Natures Crops International

A manufacturer of specialty oils for dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, food, personal care and animal nutrition products, Natures Crops produces oils from the highest quality crops, produced by growers who follow strict management protocols for sustainability and identity preservation. Natures Crops ensures the crops produced are grown, processed, packaged, and delivered in a safe, sustainable, traceable, and cost-competitive manner. The company has operations in Prince Edward Island, Canada and the United Kingdom, with headquarters in North Carolina. For more information, please write to info@naturescrops.com.