Benecol • 500g
Light
Product Insights
Light is a plant-based, spreadable margarine positioned as a light, low-sugar spread and belongs to the Fat and sauces (Fats) group. It receives a Nutri-Score of D and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, offering virtually no sugar, a high salt level of 2 g per 100 g, moderate saturated fat, and beneficial plant stanol esters derived from rapeseed oil. The formulation also contains palm oil, whey powder (a milk allergen), and several additives such as carotenes (E160a), potassium sorbate (E202), lecithin (E322/E322i) and citric acid (E330), which may raise sustainability and allergen concerns.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average plant-based spread, Light contains no sugar (0 g vs 3.6 g per 100 g) but a markedly higher salt level (2 g vs 0.4 g per 100 g) while its fat content remains similarly high.
Ingredients
Water, Rapeseed oil. Plant stanol ester (plant stanols 6.6g/100g),Palm oil, modified starch, salt, Whey powder, Emulsifiers (mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, lecithin), Natural flavourings, Citric acid, potassium sorbate, Colour (carotenes). Vitamin A. Vitamin D3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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