Functional Finnish chewing gum fights cholesterol

Plant sterols and stanols to lower cholesterol in the body are already added to a number of Finnish functional foods, mainly margarines, yoghurts, beverages, and even bread.

Now Finnish company Fennobon Oy, which develops, manufactures and markets multifunctional chewing gums and candies, has launched a new chewing gum containing plant sterols and stanols.

Multiple value added

XyliDent PRO Reducol chewing gum contains the same plant sterol and stanol ingredient used in many other cholesterol lowering foods. And with xylitol it’s naturally good for teeth, too.

One piece of the gum contains 75 milligrams of the ingredient, and the full cholesterol lowering effect is obtained from an 1800 mg daily dose of plant sterol.

“It should be remembered that plant sterols and stanols are just one tool for cholesterol management. Dietary and lifestyle changes are usually necessary, too, where high cholesterol values are concerned,” says Miska Kuusela, Managing Director of Fennobon Oy.

Source: Finfood News Service