ALA Powder 40 is a microencapsulated chia oil powder delivering plant-based omega-3 ALA in a stable, dispersible format for dry food and nutrition formulation.
ALA Powder
Microencapsulated chia oil for applications where liquid oils cannot go.
- Technical reference
- Spray-dried microencapsulated chia oil · 70% XIA Oil + 30% acacia gum · 40% omega-3 ALA
About ALA Powder
ALA Powder is Benexia’s microencapsulated chia oil powder, providing 40% plant-based omega-3 ALA in a convenient water-soluble format.
ALA Powder is Benexia’s microencapsulated chia oil powder, providing 40% plant-based omega-3 ALA in a convenient water-soluble format.
Designed to bring the nutritional value of chia oil into applications where liquid oils may not be suitable, ALA Powder expands formulation possibilities across dry mixes, powdered beverages, protein and meal-replacement powders, nutritional bars, dietary supplements and specialized nutrition products, supporting the development of nutrient-dense products in a broader range of delivery systems.
Its clean-label composition — made exclusively from XIA Oil and acacia gum — together with its neutral taste and allergen-free profile, provides manufacturers with a versatile solution for product innovation.
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential omega-3 fatty acid that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must therefore be obtained through the diet. As interest in everyday omega-3 nutrition continues to grow, ALA is gaining scientific attention for its nutritional relevance and its role as the dietary starting point for the endogenous synthesis of EPA and DHA.
Functional properties
- High omega-3 concentration: 40% ALA in a convenient powdered format.
- Excellent dispersibility: designed for easy incorporation into dry and water-based formulations.
- Sensory neutrality: helps preserve the intended taste and aroma of the finished product.
- Oxidative protection: microencapsulation helps protect the oil matrix and maintain ingredient quality during storage.
- Easy handling and dosing: a free-flowing dry format designed for simplified weighing, blending, dosing and incorporation.
Create nutrient-dense products.
Strengthen nutritional profiles with a concentrated source of omega-3 ALA.
Explore new omega-3 opportunities.
Expand into product categories where the convenience of a powder format is key.
Enhance the consumer experience.
Deliver omega-3 nutrition without compromising the sensory qualities of the finished product.
Backed by dedicated chia expertise.
Benefit from Benexia’s experience in chia and the development of specialized omega-3 ingredients.
Inspired by science. Designed for innovation.
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Expanding our understanding of omega-3
Advances in human clinical research and new analytical techniques are providing deeper insights into the biological role of ALA, highlighting its importance not only as the metabolic precursor to EPA and DHA, but also as a key contributor to maintaining the body’s omega-3 balance.
Supported by the work of leading researchers, this growing body of evidence continues to advance the science of omega-3 nutrition.
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