Malta Dairy Products Ltd, the producers of Benna fresh milk products, has introduced Bennalife yoghurt with added plant sterols. This tasty spoonable yoghurt is the first product in the newly launched range of Bennalife health-boosting fresh dairy foods.

Plant sterols are natural extracts, which lower cholesterol levels by blocking the absorption of cholesterol from food. Despite being found in vegetable oils, legumes, nuts, grains and cereals, one would need to consume large amounts of these foods to reach therapeutic levels – around 150 apples, 210 carrots or 425 tomatoes would have to be eaten to reach the recommended daily intake of 2g plant sterol. A single cup of Bennalife yoghurt with added plant sterols provides the necessary 2g daily dose of plant sterols to help lower cholesterol levels. Taken every day after the main meal and as part of a balanced diet, Bennalife yoghurt with added plant sterols can lead to a reduction in cholesterol levels by 7 to 10% in two to three weeks.

Bennalife yoghurt with added plant sterols is available in Strawberry-Vanilla and Peach-Pomegranate flavours. It is available in 125g cups and sold in convenient packs of two offering consumers excellent value for money.

Made from fresh skimmed milk and sweetened with acesulfame-K and sucralose, it is suitable for diabetics and individuals who are watching their fat and calorie intake.