Why are omega-3 fatty acids not listed in the Nutrition Facts label?

There's total fat, saturated fat, and poly/monounsaturated fats, but no omega-3 fatty content.

Dear Cumbiagermen

Some products do list the amount, some do not. If it's on the label it will break down into different acids such as DHA, EPA, etc

http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/2004...

^_^ good luck

Hercules

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