Mara Renewables Corporation

Joshua Lowrey

Roberto E Armenta

Zhiyong Sun

Mercia Valentine

Michael Milway

Laura Purdue

Zachary Sun

Denise Muise

Provided herein are microbial oils and methods of making and using microbial oils with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Specifically, provided is a microbial oil comprising at least 85% total fatty acids, wherein the total fatty acids comprise at least 50% DHA. Also provided is a method of making a biomass comprising culturing an oil-producing microorganism in a culture medium comprising a fatty acid synthesis inhibitor, wherein the biomass comprises at least 500 mg/g oil.

Microbial oils with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids

Provided herein are fermentation methods that improve the nutritional value and physical properties of microbial oil. Specifically, provided is a method of producing oil with increased omega-7 fatty acids. The method comprises culturing oil-producing microorganisms in a fermentation medium with less than 0.3 mg/L zinc, wherein the culturing produces an oil comprising fatty acids, wherein the oil comprises increased omega-7 fatty acids compared to a control oil. Optionally, the oil is isolated from the microorganisms of the culture.

Algal oil with improved nutritional value

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Dartmouth, Canada

Joshua Lowrey