35 % Low fat spread with rapeseed oil and added plant stanols
Proven to lower cholesterol
With plant stanols
87 % less saturated fat than standard butter
30 % less calories than Benecol buttery taste spread
High in omega 3
This Benecol® spread contains plant stanols, proven to lower your cholesterol by 7-10% Enjoying 2-3 servings daily helps keep your levels lower and gives an extra boost to the positive diet and lifestyle steps you've already taken. 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. Each serving contains 0.8g of plant stanols so that's why 2-3 servings a day gives the effect when consumed with a main meal and as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, including your '5 a day'.
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Benecol® is a registered trademark of Raisio PLC, Finland.
© Benecol Limited, 2015.
The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 1.5-3g of 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.
| This pack contains 41 Servings | Per 100 g | Per 12 g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1339kJ | 161kJ |
| 325kcal | 39kcal | |
| Fat of which: | 35g | 4.2g |
| saturates | 6.7g | 0.8g |
| monounsaturates | 20g | 2.4g |
| polyunsaturates | 8.3g | 1g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.5g | 0.5g |
| of which sugars | 0.5g | 0.5g |
| Protein | 2.2g | 0.5g |
| Salt | 1g | <0.5g |
| Plant Stanols | 6.6g | 0.8g |
| RI = Reference Intake | - | - |
RI= Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal)
| This pack contains 41 Servings | Per 100 g | Per 12 g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 4.5mgRI | 0.6mgRI |
| Vitamin A | 900113µgRI | 11014µgRI |
| Vitamin D3 | 7.6µgRI | 1µgRI |
NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
| This pack contains 41 Servings | Per 100 g | Per 12 g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Omega 3 (Alpha linoleic acid) | 2g | <0.5g |
High in omega 3
Warnings:
The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 1
5-3g of 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
Keep chilled. Best Before: See Top of Pack.
Produced for: Benecol Limited, Sunningdale Road, Braunstone, Leicester, UK, LE3 1UE.
Not for EU
Item code: 3774137
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