Table 2.
Nutritional composition of control and plant stanol ester smoothie drinks∗.
| Control drink | Plant stanol ester drink | |
|---|---|---|
| Trade name | - | Nutrive Benecol |
| Form | Smoothie drink | Smoothie drink |
| Composition | ||
| Serving size 100 mL† containing | ||
| Energy (kcal) | 80 | 80 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 15 | 15 |
| Protein (g) | 1 | 1 |
| Total fat (g) | 2 | 2 |
| Plant stanol ester (g) | 1.7‡ |
∗Ingredients: water, sweeteners, plant stanol ester (in plant stanol ester drink), skim milk powder, stabilizer, juice concentrate, emulsifier, flavoring, and acidity regulator. †Two servings consumed per day. ‡Equivalent to 1 g plant stanols.