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Plant stanol ester has been shown to lower cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. A daily intake of 1.5-2.4g plant stanols lowers cholesterol by 7-10% in 2-3 weeks.
This Benecol spread contains plant stanols shown to lower cholesterol. By enjoying 3 servings of 10g daily you can lower your cholesterol in 2-3 weeks.
Features: Proven to Lower Cholesterol, With Plant Stanols, Free from artificial colours and flavours, Suitable for vegetarians.
Further description: Consume 3 servings daily (2g of plant stanols) to give you the effect as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, including your '5 a day'.
| Typical Values | Per 100g | Per 10g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1343kJ/326kcal | 134kJ/33kcal |
| Fat of which | 35g | 3.5g |
| saturated | 5.1g | 0.5g |
| monounsaturated | 21g | 2.1g |
| polyunsaturated | 9g | 0.9g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.7g | <0.5g |
| of which sugars | <0.5g | 0g |
| Protein | 0g | 0g |
| Salt | 0.80g | 0.08g |
| Vitamin A | 900µg (113% RI) | 90µg (11% RI) |
| Vitamin D3 | 7.5µg (150% RI) | 0.75µg (15% RI) |
| Vitamin E | 4.8mg (40% RI) | 0.48mg (4% RI) |
| Omega-3 | 2.2g | 0.2g |
| Plant Stanols | 6.6g | 0.7g |
RI - Reference Intake
Storage: Keep refrigerated.
Preparation and Usage: Our Light One. A smart and tasty choice to embrace the lighter side of life. Perfect for spreading lavishly on bread or melt into your favourite vegetables. Spreading. This pack contains 41 x 12g servings.
Package type: Tub. Recycling information: Lid - Recycle; Tub - Recycle.
Other Information: Full Product Name: Fat spread 35% 500g. With added plant stanols. Storage: Keep chilled. Best before: see top of pack. Safety Warning: Plant stanol ester has been shown to lower cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. A daily intake of 1.5-2.4g plant stanols lowers cholesterol by 7-10% in 2-3 weeks. Consume 3 servings daily (2g of plant stanols) to give you the effect as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, including your '5 a day'. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 1.5-3g plant stanols. More than 3g of plant stanols per day is not recommended. Check with your doctor if you are taking cholesterol lowering medication. Benecol foods are not intended for people who do not need to control their blood cholesterol. Benecol foods may not be nutritionally appropriate for pregnant or breast feeding women and children under five years old. Heart disease has multiple risk factors and you may need to change more than one to lower overall risk. Usage: 50 Servings. Additional Information: Benecol is a Registered Trademark of Raisio PLC, Finland.
Ingredients: Water, Rapeseed Oil, Plant Stanol Ester (Plant Stanols 6.6g/100g), Responsibly sourced Palm Oil, Modified Starch, Salt (0.8%), Whey Powder ( Milk ), Emulsifiers (Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Lecithin), Natural Flavourings, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Colour (Carotenes), Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, RSPO -Certified.
Allergen Information: Contains Milk.
Dietary Information: Suitable for Vegetarians.
Brand: Benecol.
Manufacturer: Produced for: Benecol Limited, The Mille, 1000 Great West Road, Brentford, London, TW8 9DW. and Raisio Ireland Limited, Suite 22, The Cubes Offices, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford, Dublin 18, Ireland.
Country of Packing: UK.