The Columbus egg is characterized by a balance (1:1) between fatty acids
Produced in accordance with the Columbus Concept, naturally rich in omega-3
The Columbus egg is characterized by a balance between the fatty acids omega-6 (ω6) and omega-3 (ω3). A 57 g Columbus egg contains a minimum of 660 mg omega-3, of which 110mg DHA/DPA/EPA and 550mg ALA.
This makes the Columbus egg one of the few rich sources of all types of omega-3 fatty acids.
According to the producer the composition of the eggs is comparable with eggs laid by chicken that are not kept in pens but live wild. He therefore calls it the 'original egg'.
The explanation given is that Columbus eggs are laid by chickens that are given a varied vegetable feed containing plants and seeds that are rich in omega-3; this feed is derived from the original feeding pattern of wild chickens in nature.
Normal eggs are produced by chicken fed on industrial chicken feed that consists of a one-sided mix of grains and corn.
Characteristics of the Columbus egg:
- less saturated fat
- balance (1:1) between omega-6 and omega-3 (normal egg: ω6:ω3=15:1)
- contains omega-3 fatty acids of all types (DHA, DPA, EPA and alpha-linolenic acid)
- high content of vitamins and other important nutrients
Fatty acid composition in eggs
| type vetzuur | Columbus egg | normal egg |
| Saturated | 30% | 34% |
| Monounsaturated | 40% | 47% |
| Omega-6 | 15% | 18% |
| Omega-3 | 15% | 1% |
| (Im)balance between the essential fats | Balance | Imbalance |
| Omega-6 and Omega-3 | 1:1 | 10-20:1 |
It is known that the essential fatty acids (linoleic acid (n-6) and alpha-linolenic acid
(n-3)) play an important role in a number of important bodily processes such as the working of the muscles, coagulation of blood, regulation of the blood pressure and in the immune system. As well as the fact that the producer finds it important to give a factual explanation of this he has also been able to extend the range of Columbus eggs with such varieties as the Columbus SPORT Egg and the Columbus VISION Egg.
The Columbus SPORT Egg contains CLA fatty acids and is intended to improve the composition and ratio of muscles to fats in the body. The Columbus VISION Egg contains an important amount of LUTEIN which is intended to support vision.
Both variants are distinguished by the Columbus characteristic - the balance between the fatty acids omega-6 (ω6) and omega-3 (ω3). They are naturally rich in omega-3 and contain important nutrients and vitamins.
The company of BNL Food international, known for its international reputation in Egg Science & Technology, uses the Columbus concept.
The reason for this is the belief that good nutrition consists of a balance of vegetable and animal foodstuffs and must contribute to human health.
Foodstuffs produced according to the Columbus concept (eggs, vegetable oils, meat and bread) are already being sold in 15 countries.
Key points:
- Omega egg is rich in all types of omega-3 fatty acids
- The lifestyle and feed of animals determines the quality of the foodstuff products that they supply
- Innovation as a result of vision: attention to healthier food that must contribute to human health
