VITASTEROL
Free Sterols, sterol esters and microencapsulated phytosterols
Lowering cholesterol effectiveness of plant sterols and sterol esters, our Vitasterol® line, has been widely proven. Vitasterol® can be added to food supplements and different food applications depending on regulation of each country (plant sterol esters and water dispersible sterols).
Plant sterol esters have been one of the first to obtain approval from the European Commission for their health claim according to Regulation 1924/2006/EC.
Foods such as yellow fat spreads (margarines), mayonnaise, salad dressings, rice drinks, rye bread and dairy products as well as supplements, according to European Regulation 2018/1023, with added plant sterols and plant sterol esters can state on their label:
“Plant sterols have been shown to lower blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD)”
Vitasterol
Formulations
Plant sterols are GRAS for specific food uses and have been evaluated and approved for use in specific food applications in other countries.
Enriching your products with Vitasterol® guarantees their success:
- It works.
- It is an innovative functional ingredient.
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Products
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Concentration
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Form
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Appearance
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Application
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Vitasterol® S-80 Esterified
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**min. 98%
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Mixed phytosterol esters
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Light yellow viscous oily paste
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Yellow fat spreads Yogurt, milk and cheese
Food supplements Rice drinks Salad dressings (including mayonnaise), sauces |
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Vitasterol® S-80 (95%)
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min. 95%
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Mixed phytosterols
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White cream fine powder
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Food supplements
Rye bread |
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Vitasterol® S-80 (99%)
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min. 99%
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Mixed phytosterols
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White granular free flowing powder
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Rye bread
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Vitasterol® S-80 WDP (90%)
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min. 90%
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Mixed phytosterols
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White, yellowish water dispersible powder***
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Food supplements
Milk, yogurt and cheese Rye bread Juices and drinks |