Dow AgroSciences Removes 1 Billion Pounds of Bad Fats from Diet
May 21 2011 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Thanks to industry-wide collaboration, Omega-9 Oils from Dow
AgroSciences have helped remove over 1 billion pounds of saturated
and trans fats from the North American diet with beneficial
economic and nutritional impact on the food industry. After medical
research cited trans fats as increasing risk factors for heart and
other chronic diseases, foodservice operators and food
manufacturers across North America worked to remove trans fats from
the food supply. During this same time, Dow AgroSciences developed
a new line of NEXERA™ canola and sunflower seeds which are the
source of Omega-9 Oils, a naturally stable, trans fat-free solution
with the lowest level of saturated fat, and high levels of
heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.
Omega-9 Oils are the next generation of healthier oils for both
foodservice and food processing, and some of the biggest names in
the food industry have already made the switch. Since 2006, use of
Omega-9 Oils has resulted in the removal of 1 billion pounds of bad
fats, saving nearly $200 million for U.S. restaurants along
the way. “Dow AgroSciences applauds the food industry’s commitment
to provide healthier options for consumers,” said David Dzisiak,
Commercial Leader Oils for Dow AgroSciences. “It took a team effort
to reach this milestone.”
To celebrate this team effort, Dow AgroSciences recognized the
operators, suppliers, partners and health influencers who helped
achieve this goal at a formal reception during the National
Restaurant Association (NRA) Show on May 20, 2011. “The celebration
honored those who contributed to this significant milestone,” said
Dzisiak. “We launched Omega-9 Oils at the NRA Show in 2006 right
when the battle to remove trans fats was heating up. With the
removal of 1 billion pounds of saturated and trans fats only five
years later, it feels like things have come full circle.” Prior to
the reception, members of the media were invited to attend an
exclusive “Bye, Bye Billion Pounds” industry panel at Wrigley
Field, which uses the healthier oil.
One billion pounds of “bad fats” translates to over 700 million
pounds of trans fats and nearly 300 million pounds of saturated
fat. With Americans averaging 11% of calories from saturated fat
daily, switching to Omega-9 Oils provides a meaningful way to help
reduce cardiovascular disease risk. And the economic impacts are
clear –nearly 100 million pounds less oil is used by the restaurant
industry each year thanks to Omega-9 Oils. “Omega-9 Oils last
nearly 75 percent longer than all the other oils we’d been using,’”
remarked Ina Pinkney, event panelist, local restaurant operator and
“Breakfast Queen” of Chicago. “I couldn’t be more pleased with our
oil solution.” For more information about Omega-9 Oils and its
applications in food processing and foodservice, please visit
www.Omega-9Oils.com.
About Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a
top-tier agricultural company providing innovative agrochemical and
biotechnology solutions globally. The company, a wholly owned
subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, has sales of $4.9 billion.
Learn more at www.dowagro.com. Follow Dow AgroSciences on
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