FAQ
Q: What are your products made from?
A: Our ingredients are made from a single source - wild-caught, certified sustainable and abundant ocean fish.
Q: Where do the fish come from?
A: Our fish are sourced from certified sustainable fish populations in the pristine waters of the Pacific Northwest.
Q: How can I be sure the fish you use are sustainable?
A: Our fish are certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council, an independent non-profit body with rigorous standards to certify that fish populations are harvested at rates that ensure their abundance for generations to come.
Q: How do you manufacture your products?
A: Our multi-patented technology & ingredient system, SEAVIOR™, gently and sustainably converts food-grade fish into our unique products, which include APP - A Perfect Protein®, a highly nutritious protein powder, and APO - A Perfect Omega®, an ultra-pure omega-3 fish oil.
Q: What makes your manufacturing so sustainable?
A: In traditional land and plant protein manufacturing, huge amounts of arable land, fresh water, chemicals, pesticides, enzymes, acids, and hormones are used to either care for or harvest the protein source. In contrast, our revolutionary SEAVIOR™ system uses no fresh water, pesticides, enzymes, or arable land. That means more land to grow our fruits and veggies, a lighter burden on our scarce water supply, and a more efficient food system. Our eco-friendly facility in Livermore, California is the first of its kind in the world, producing low-to-zero waste and a miniscule carbon footprint. Check out how our sustainability compares to other manufacturers.
Q: Is your facility HACCP compliant?
A: Yes. HACCP Stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point, and it is an internationally recognized system for reducing the risk of safety hazards in food. This includes biological, chemical or physical hazards. The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has benchmarked several Food Safety Management System Certification programs that are HACCP compliant, all of which are HACCP-based.
Q: Which GFSI recognized food safety certification does your company have?
A: We are SQF Certified. SQF is a GFSI recognized food safety certification used to control food safety risks. Created and managed by the SQF Institute, the process is audited and certified by a third-party certification body, and the Food Safety Certification requirements provide a rigorous system to manage food safety risks, and our customers can have confidence that we have a rigorous food safety system in place and that the products we produce are safe for the food industry.
Q: Do your products contain GMO's?
A: No, our products don’t contain GMO’s. All our products are derived from a single ingredient – wild-caught ocean fish that have never been genetically modified or commercially raised, and they do not come into contact with any GMO’s in the manufacturing process. APP® and APO® are both Non-GMO Project Verified products.
Q: How does the Non-GMO Project verification process work?
A: The Non-GMO Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building and protecting a non-GMO food supply. Verification is a rigorous process that annually examines a product's ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing process to ensure that everything from the supply chain to the final consumer product is free of GMOs.
Q: Are your products organic?
A. No. Our products are made solely from wild ocean fish that have spent their entire lives in the wild and are not grown, farmed or raised, meaning they are actually better than organic! Wild-caught fish are naturally free of artificial hormones, antibiotics, fertilizers, pesticides, GMO’s, and other synthetic materials. Our products aren't certified organic because organic food is grown, farmed or raised.
Q: Where can I buy your products/ingredients?
A: Our ingredients offer a unique competitive edge to companies that are developing groundbreaking new food and supplement products. If you are considering our revolutionary ingredients for your formulation, contact us to find out about minimum order quantities, product availability and pricing.
APP® - A Perfect Protein FAQ
Q: What is APP® - A Perfect Protein?
A: APP – A Perfect Protein® is the world's most sustainable & nutritious protein. Made in California (USA) from 100% certified sustainable wild ocean fish, APP® is superior in nutritional quality, containing 92% fish protein isolate PLUS natural collagen and minerals (all-in-1, no additives). APP® is a patented food & supplement ingredient with a bland flavor profile that offers manufacturers a competitive advantage and flexibility for use in many different formulations.
Q: What does it taste and smell like?
A: APP® has a very low odor and bland flavor profile. It blends into many types of formulations without affecting taste or odor.
Q: What makes APP® better than other proteins?
A: In traditional land and plant protein manufacturing, huge amounts of arable land, fresh water, chemicals, pesticides, enzymes, acids, and hormones are used to either care for or harvest the protein source. But it doesn't have to be this way. Advance Protein's patented technology system uses no fresh water, pesticides, enzymes, or arable land to produce A Perfect Protein®. The only ingredient is wild-caught, certified sustainable fish. That means more land to grow our fruits and veggies, a lighter burden on our scarce water supply, and a more efficient food system.
In addition to being highly sustainable, APP® is naturally packed with nutritional benefits that other alternative proteins can't deliver. With a full and complete amino acid profile and high natural mineral content, it efficiently delivers all the benefits of fish, a superfood that's been proven to promote heart health, bone density, and muscle mass, as well as sharper cognitive functions and stabilized moods. APP® is low on the glycemic index and compatible with low-carb, ketogenic, paleo, and pescatarian diets. Those with dietary restrictions can enjoy the benefits of a protein powder that's free of dairy, wheat, or soy.
Q: Does APP® contain any fillers or additives?
A: No, APP® has a pure, clean label formula with no fillers or additives.
Q: How do I buy A Perfect Protein®?
A: Advance Protein invites manufacturers to consider this revolutionary protein ingredient for your formulations. APP® is sold in 20kg bags and 725 kg super sacks. Contact us to find out about minimum order quantities, product availability and pricing.
A Perfect Omega® FAQ
Q: What is A Perfect Omega®?
A: APO - A Perfect Omega® is an ultra-pure, minimally processed, omega-rich triglyceride oil, extracted from wild, sustainable, food-grade ocean fish.
Q: Is it safe to consume?
A: Our premium omega-3 oil is manufactured in our FDA-approved facility in Livermore, CA following strict SQF guidelines. APO® easily meets specifications for food, supplement and pharmaceutical applications.
Q: What makes APO® better than other fish oils?
A: Other manufacturers extract oil from leftover fish scraps and waste not suitable for human consumption. APO® is made entirely from premium food-grade fish, ensuring the purity of the oil and making it uniquely suited for optimal human health and performance. Our patented extraction technology and a proprietary low-temperature refining process further preserves the health properties of this natural oil, from catch to packaging.
Q: What else is in APO®?
A: APO® includes naturally occurring vitamins A, D and E, which are required for health but are difficult to obtain from a normal diet. These vitamins are naturally present in the food-grade fish that the oil is extracted from.
Q: Does APO provide any health benefits?
A: May reduce cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and give overall cardiovascular support. Omega-3’s may also improve brain and memory function.
Q: How do I buy A Perfect Omega®?
A: Contact us to ask about availability, pricing, and private label opportunities.