HIGH SN-2 PALMITATE ALGAL OIL
Nutrition for infant and child development
A precise lipid building block designed to integrate into existing infant nutrition formulation systems
High SN-2 Palmitate Algal oil
A human milk fat analog, designed to be functionally equivalent to the fat in mother’s milk and helps support:
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The Proof is in the Science
The range of sn-2 palmitate in infant formula is crucial because the aim is to mimic the composition of human milk, which is the ideal source of nutrition for infants. Sn-2 palmitate enhances the formula’s nutritional properties, making it closer to breast milk in terms of its fatty acid composition and health benefits. Learn more about the development of the human milk fat analog by fermentation of microalgae, published in the Journal Frontiers in Nutrition.
2026 Fast Company World Changing Idea
Checkerspot was recognized for our work developing a breakthrough pathway to high sn-2 palmitate algal oil, a human milk fat analogue designed at the molecular level and produced through microalgae fermentation.
High sn-2 palmitate algal oil is a first of it’s kind development that mimics the structure of human milk fat. The result is a precise lipid building block designed to integrate into existing infant nutrition formulations.
In Partnership
This commercial partnership combines Checkerspot’s microalgae platform with HuvePharma’s world-class fermentation and manufacturing and distribution capabilities. Together, the companies will scale production to meet growing global demand from infant formula manufacturers for a next-generation human milk fat analogue that is both closer to the fat composition of human milk and better aligned with the industry’s sustainability objectives.