NutriGold launches fish oil PlantGels

NutriGold is bringing a vegan soft gel made of tapioca to the VMS aisle. The Orem, Utah-based company has introduced its omega-3 fish oil in its Non-GMO Project-verified PlantGel capsules, which NutriGold officials said was part of its efforts to create an alternative to soft gels made with carrageenan, bovine, porcine or fish-based gelatin.

“Our success with PlantGels is the culmination of previously unsuccessful attempts to replace animal-sourced gelatin in our omega-3 products with a plant-based alternative that is not only safer than carrageenan but also meets our exacting purity and safety standards,” NutriGold founder and COO Osman Khan said.

The company said that the PlantGel offering also is pesco-vegetarian friendly and halal, as well as Marine Stewardship Council Certified Sustainable. The omega-3 fish oil is made from wild Alaskan Pollack, and the company noted that the product is sourced, processed and manufactured in the United States.