Overview "Frequently Asked Questions on Plant Sterols"

Which foods are enriched with plant sterols?

At the end of 2006 seven foods were on sale in Germany which were enriched with plant sterols: two margarines (introduced 2000 and 2003), two yoghurt drinks (introduced 2004), one skimmed milk (introduced 2005), one cheese in slices and one sunflower seed bread (both introduced in 2006). All products contain the daily dose of plant sterols (approx. 2g) and are intended for consumers who would like to reduce their high plasma cholesterol level. Other products have since been placed on the market.

Finland has longer experience with the use of cholesterol-lowering food. A margarine was already placed on the market there in 1995 which contains the plant stanol ester product "Benecol®“.