Nutrients from Fish Surprisingly Added to Cooking Oil

Nutrition studies show that fish is a nutrient-rich food, containing many important nutrients for the body such as essential amino acids, minerals like Iron, Zinc, Calcium and most of the necessary vitamins, especially vitamins A, E, D and some B vitamins.

The study on catfish, by the National Institute of Nutrition under the Ministry of Health, shows that fish has a high nutritional value because it is high in protein, low in fat, low in cholesterol, abundant in Omega 3- 6 - 9 unsaturated fatty acids, DHA/EPA, which are important nutrients supporting many internal organs, of which Omega 3, Omega 6, EPA/DHA are essential fatty acids that our body cannot synthesize.

According to the "Vietnam Food Ingredients Table" (Institute of Nutrition - Medicine Publishing House released in 2007), catfish has a protein level of about 23% - 28%, higher than other freshwater fishes such as snakehead, perch, and crucian (16% - 19% depending on type). In particular, the composition and percentage of essential amino acids (EAA) in catfish are very balanced and suitable to the needs of Vietnamese.

In terms of fat, the fat in fish is high in biologically active and unsaturated fatty acids accounting for 50% -70% of the total fat, so it is better for the body than the fat from other animals like pigs or cows.

Realizing the abundant nutritional value from catfish, Asia Fish Oil Corporation (AFO) of Sao Mai Group has successfully developed Ranee – a high quality cooking oil 100 % from fish after many years of research and development.

Pioneering a new field, Sao Mai Group has invested and built the plant refining cooking oil from fish oil with the first production line fully imported from Europe (Belgium) in Vietnam. Applying a closed production process and strict control helps the high-grade cooking oil have the optimal odor but still retain all the natural nutrients from fish such as Omega 3, 6, 9, DHA/EPA and vitamin E, good for the heart. In particular, Vitamin A in Ranee high-quality cooking oil supports eye nourishment.

Prof. Dr. Le Danh Tuyen, Director of the National Institute of Nutrition, said, “Vietnamese meals need a variety of foods in which cooking oil from fish will be an indispensable part to protect people's health." Therefore, the supply of natural nutrients from fish in Vietnam’s daily family meals is a strategic story that has been mentioned for many years but no business has implemented it successfully.

As Vietnam’s catfish exports are showing signs of saturation and may face many difficulties, the cooking oil product from fish has pioneered a new direction for the catfish industry in Vietnam.

Mr. Tran Trung Nguon, Vice Chairman of Vietnam Pangasius Association, said, “Cooking oil from fish is receiving positive attention from local consumers. The production of cooking oil from pangasius is in line with the objectives set by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in the fishery development planning.”

Along with the success of Ranee high quality cooking oil products 100%  from fish, AFO has continued to launch a new product line for children, nutritional oil for children Ranee KIDS 100% from fish, providing nutrient-rich salmon oil supplement imported from Europe and America.

“Nutritional Ranee KIDS cooking oil is the perfect combination of refined fish oil and imported salmon oil rich in DHA, EPA, Omega 3-6-9, Vitamin A and natural fatty acids from fish help children develop brain and healthy eyes, enhance nutrient absorption from meals, provide energy for comprehensive development, contribute to improving the situation of malnourished and underweight children, ” said Mr. Le Van Chinh, Director of AFO, owner of Ranee cooking oil brand.

The product is specially formulated for babies aged 6 to 36 months, in addition to good natural nutrients for children, the product is refined on a European technology line to effectively handle odors for a delicious, soothing taste that helps babies enjoy it and pleases mothers.

Truong Thanh Si