Benecol Light Spread

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. 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 Brand Benecol 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, Soy Lecithin), Natural Flavourings, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Colour (Carotenes), Vitamin A, Vitamin D3 Allergen Information Milk - Contains Soya - Contains Other Information Benecol® is a Registered Trademark of Raisio PLC, Finland Nutritional Information Typical per 100g Energy 1343kJ/326kcal Fat of which 35g saturated 5.1g monounsaturated 21g polyunsaturated 9g Carbohydrates 2.7g of which sugars >0.5g Protein 0g Salt 0.80g Vitamin A 900µg (113% RI) Vitamin D3 7.5µg (150% RI) Vitamin E 4.8mg (40% RI) Omega-3 2.2g Plant Stanols 6.6g RI - Reference Intake Storage Keep chilled. Best before: see top of pack. Safety Warning The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 1.5-3g plant stanols. More than 5g 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 tor pregnant or breast feeding women and children under five years old. Heart disease has multiple risk facto...