ID 568 - Plant stanol + omega-3 fatty acids

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1.4. Plant stanols (ID 568)

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claim is plant stanols.
The Panel considers that the food constituent, plant stanols, which is the subject of the health claim, is sufficiently characterised (EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 2010b).

1.5. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) (ID 568)

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claim is “omega-3 fatty acids”.
From the proposed conditions of use and the references provided, the Panel assumes that the food constituent, which is the subject of the health claim, is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
The Panel considers that the food constituent, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is the subject of the health claim, is sufficiently characterised (EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 2009c).

2.5. Plant stanols and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 568)

The claimed effect is “cardiovascular system”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the proposed wordings, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect refers to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations.
A claim on plant sterols and plant stanols and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations has already been assessed with a favourable outcome (EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 2010b).

2.6. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (ID 568)

The claimed effect is “cardiovascular system”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the proposed wordings, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect refers to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations.
A claim on ALA and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations has already been assessed with a favourable outcome (EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 2009c).

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

Vegetable fat spreads with 32% fat and containing 7.2 g/100 g, 0.4 g/serving (1 tsp) of plant stanols and 4 g /100 g, 0.2 g/serving of omega-3 fatty acids/alpha-linoleic acid. Omega-3 fatty acids and plant stanol are not altered during processing.

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