Introduction to Naturegg Omega Pro
Liquid Eggs
Main Benefits
Nutritional Information
Omega-3: An important dietary fatty
acid
Lutein: importance in your diet
The Difference Between Omega Pro
Shell Eggs and Omega Pro Liquid Eggs
Conversion Information
Consumer Uses
Microwave Cooking Instructions
New Naturegg Omega Pro Liquid Eggs are low in cholesterol and fat than regular eggs and it contains heart healthy omega-3 polyunsaturates.. Omega-3 polyunsatures have been identified as important to maintaining overall good health.

Eight tablespoons or 100 mL of Naturegg Omega Pro Liquid Eggs contains 40% of the daily requirement of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are essential nutrients for your body. Omega-3 fatty acids are not produced by the human body. This means we have to acquire them through our diet. Naturegg Omega Pro Liquid Eggs is an excellent alternative to whole eggs as it is a low fat source of protein.

Canada’s Food Guide recommends that you eat at least two 75 gram servings of fatty fish each week. This equals about 500 mg of DHA + EPA omega-3 daily. Each 2 egg serving of Omega Pro Liquid eggs has:

250 mg DHA omega-3
250 mg EPA omega-3


(per 63 g (1/4 cup) serving)
Made with 100% real egg whites and enriched with a source of heart healthy omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
125 mg of DHA omega-3
125 mg of EPA omega-3
1 mg of Lutein
Low in cholesterol and fat
Same taste and baking properties as whole egg with less fat & cholesterol
Excellent source of Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Folate and Protein
Pasteurized for safety
Premium quality and freshness
Ready to use in a convenient liquid format
Can be frozen for up to 3 months before expiry date


It’s like shopping with the Foundation’s Dietician!
In 1990, Health and Welfare Canada recognized that Canadians were eating too much saturated fat - a major risk factor in the development of heart disease. It was at this time that they first made the recommendation for consumers to re balance their fat intake to include more foods containing essential omega-3 fatty acids. As stated by registered dietitian Randy Meltzer, "Imbalances in fat intake may be responsible for many chronic disorders", and it was becoming obvious that we Canadians are not eating enough of the essential omega-3 fatty acids. In fact, Nutrition Recommendations state that the ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids should range between 4:1 and 10:1, and that our diet is currently too high in omega-6 fatty acids and saturated fat. As a result of these findings, Health Canada made regulations for omega-3 labeling in 1994, and we started working on the launch of the Omega Pro Liquid Eggs.

Health Canada recommends levels of intake for omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for people of all ages. For adults between 25 and 49 years old, these are 1500 mg of omega-3 polyunsaturates per day for men and 1100 mg per day for women. See the chart below for other age classes. Nutrition Recommendations for Canadians states that omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients for the maintenance of general health, normal growth and development. Dietary sources of omega-3 polyunsaturates are especially important because essential nutrients, by definition, cannot be formed by the body; they must come from food. An egg equivalent of Omega Pro Liquid Eggs provides a minimum of 40% of the recommended daily intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Summary of Recommended Nutrient Intakes: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturates:

Age
Sex n-3 PUFAa (g)
n-6 PUFA a (g) 
Months
0-4
Both
0.5
 3
Years 5-12 Both 0.5 3
  1 Both 0.6 4
  2-3 Both 0.7 4
  4-6 Both 1.0 6
  7-9 M
F
 1.2
1.0 		7
6
  4-6 M
F		 1.4
1.2		 8
7
  13-15 M
F		 1.5
1.2		 9
7
  16-18 M
F		 1.8
1.2		 11
7
  19-24 M
F		 1.6
1.2		 10
7
  25-49 M
F		 1.5
1.1b		 9
7b
  50-74 M
F		 1.3
1.1b		 8
7b
  75+ M
Fc		 1.1
1.1b		 7
7b
Pregnancy
(Additional)		 1st Trimester   0.05 0.3
  2nd Trimester   0.16 0.9
  3rd Trimester   0.16 0.9
Lactation
(Additional)		     0.25 1.5


a. n-3 PUFA = omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, n-6 PUFA = omega-6 polyunsaturated fats
b. Level below which intake should not fall
c. Assumes moderate (more than average) physical activity

Table taken from Health & Welfare Canada (1990), "Nutrition Recommendations,The Report of the Scientific Review Committee"

Learn more about omega-3, cholesterol and fat in your diet.
In addition to providing more DHA + EPA omega-3, Naturegg Omega Pro Liquid eggs also guarantees that each single egg serving (63 g (1/4 cup) serving) will provide 1 mg of lutein. Lutein is an antioxidant that is important for eye health.

Where there is lutein, there is zeaxanthin and together they contribute to maintaining good eye health. Recent research indicates that these antioxidants help prevent age-related macular degeneration — the leading cause of blindness in people over 65, and help decrease the risk of cataracts.

According to the American Heart Association, lutein also protects against the progress of early heart disease.

Lutein is found in vegetables and fruits as well as eggs. Lutein acts as a natural antioxidant where it can support and protect health cells and their functioning. The chart below indicates some of the foods that provide lutein.

Food Lutein content Zeaxanthin content
Kale, cooked 20 - 33 mg*/1 cup 11 - 20 mg*/1 cup
Turnip greens, cooked 18.1 mg/1 cup 5.1 - 12.2 mg*/1 cup
Collard greens, cooked 10.2 - 17.2 mg*/1 cup 0.357 - 5.1 mg*/1 cup
Spinach 12 - 15 mg*/1 cup 5.9 - 12.7* mg/1 cup
Spinach, raw 6.6 mg/1cup 3.6 mg/1 cup
Broccoli, cooked 3.4 mg/1 cup 3.5 mg/1 cup
Brussels sprouts, cooked 3.4 mg/1 cup 2.0 mg/1 cup
Green peas 2.3 mg/1 cup 2.3 mg/1 cup
Corn, cooked 0.6 mg/1 cup 2.8 - 3.0 mg/1 cup
Persimmons 0.5 mg/1 cup 0.8 mg/1 cup
Egg yolks 0.1 -0.3 mg/1 yolk 0.25 mg/1 yolk
Tangerines 0.3 mg/1 cup 0.2 mg/1 cup
Orange juice 0.3 mg/1 cup 0.34 mg/1 cup
Orange sweet peppers - 1.7 mg/1 cup
*Depending on Variety

Source: Alternative Medicine Review, Volume 10, Number 2, 2005

To learn more about lutein in your diet click here.
Omega-3 fatty acids are comprised of 3 main compounds - ALA, DHA and EPA. ALA is a short chain omega-3 fatty acid, while DHA and EPA are longer chain omega-3 fatty acids. The ALA converts into DHA and EPA through a chemical pathway in the body at a rate of 4 to 10%. This means that if you eat 100 mg of the shorter chain ALA (the main omega-3 fat found in flaxseed for example) then your body will convert 4 to 10% of this into a combination of EPA and DHA producing 4 to 10 mg of these longer chain omega-3 fats combined.

While it is good to increase your consumption of omega-3 fats in general, it is the longer chain DHA and EPA that have the real physiological benefits (i.e. DHA and EPA are linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, heart attacks and mortality plus other health benefits. DHA has also been found to improve mental and visual acuity in infants). Therefore, it is better to consume the longer chain DHA and EPA than it is to consume only the shorter chain ALA, all of which are omega-3 fats with different length carbons in the molecules. The main benefit of consuming the ALA is that it converts into the DHA and EPA, although to a very limited extent.

As you can see by the following fatty acid profile, the Naturegg Omega Pro Liquid Eggs has a much higher concentration of the long chain fats (ones with 20 carbons or more) than do the Omega 3 shell eggs. Only 25% of the fatty acids provided by the shell eggs contain fatty acids with 20 carbons or more. However, over 90% of the fatty acids provided by the Naturegg Omega Pro Liquid Eggs contain 20 carbons or more. As discussed, it is these longer chain carbons that provide the true physiological benefits, making Naturegg Omega Pro Liquid Eggs similar to eating a serving of salmon or other cold water fish.

What is Omega-3?

NOTE: The American Heart Association released their Dietary Guidelines this past Fall, entitled A Statement for Heath care Professionals From the Nutrition Committee of the American Heart Association.

An excerpt from this section states: Fatty Acid Supplements

"A number of investigators have reported on beneficial effects of increased omega-3 fatty acid intake in patients with coronary artery disease. Several of these studies used supplements containing long-chain - 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA, or "fish oil") at doses ranging from 850 mg to 2.9 g/d. Other studies have shown that higher doses (3 to 4 g/d) provided as supplements can reduce plasma triglyceride levels in patients with hypertriglyceridemia. High intakes of fatty fish (1 serving per day) can result in intakes of EPA and DHA of 900 mg/d. Further studies are needed to establish optimal doses of omega-3 fatty acids (including EPA, DHA, and linolenic acid) for both primary and secondary prevention of coronary disease as well as the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia.

For secondary prevention, beneficial effects of a high dose of omega-3 fatty acids on recurrent events have been reported in the GISSI trial. A 20% reduction in overall mortality (P=0.01) and a 45% reduction in sudden death (P<0.05) after 3.5 years was reported in subjects with preexisting coronary heart disease (who were being treated with conventional drugs) given 850 mg of omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (as EPA and DHA) either with or without vitamin E (300 mg/d). Other studies have demonstrated beneficial effects of omega-3 acids EPA, DHA (1.9 g/d), and linolenic acid 0.8% of energy, in subjects with coronary heart disease. Consumption of 1 fatty fish meal per day (or alternatively, a fish oil supplement) could result in an omega-3 fatty acid intake (i.e., EPA and DHA) of ˜ 900 mg/d, an amount shown to beneficially affect coronary heart disease mortality rates in patients with coronary disease."

See the complete transcript under Health/Nutrition.

Fatty Acid Omega 3 shell % Omega Pro Liquid Eggs %
Total Omega-3 411 mg   411 mg  
18:3n-3 ALA 307 mg 75% 26 mg 6.3%
18:4n-3 2 mg 0.5% 37 mg 9%
20:3n-3 6 mg 1.5% 3 mg 0.7%
20:4n-3 2 mg 0.5% 22 mg 5%
20:5n-3 EPA 6 mg 1.5% 125 mg 36%
22:5n-3 DPA 12 mg 3% 30 mg 7.3%
22:6n-3 DHA 75 mg 19% 125 mg 35%
A typical two egg serving of Omega Pro Liquid Eggs provide a total omega-3
(EPA+DHA+DPA) of 800 mg.

63 g (1/4 cup) is equivalent to 1 Extra Large egg
50 mL or 3.3 tablespoons replaces 1 large egg
1 carton or 250 mL is equivalent to four (4) servings
Naturegg Omega Pro Liquid Eggs can be used anywhere regular shell eggs are used. Use in baking, as a substitute for whole beaten egg in most breakfast dishes (i.e. omelettes), as a low fat protein source or, because it is pasteurized, to add protein and a frothy texture to healthy fruit drinks. Naturegg Omega Pro Liquid Eggs can also be frozen for up to 3 months after its Best Before code date. When ready to use, just thaw, shake and pour.

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Pour 1/2 cup (125 mL) liquid eggs into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a lid or plate. Cook on MED-HIGH for 60 seconds or until almost set; break up egg with a fork. Cook, covered, on MED-HIGH for 10 seconds or until set. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tip: For creamier eggs, stir in 1 tbsp (15 mL) of milk before cooking.

NOTE: Microwave ovens may vary in power. The microwave used for this test was 1200 W.