Comparison of fatty acid composition of dietary fats (%)

Saturated fat %

Monosaturated fat %

Polyunsaturated Omega 3 fat %

Polyunsaturated Omega 6 fat %

ANSES report

December 2016

"The current average consumption of low ALA vegetable oils and margarines is too high. It should be diminished. On the contrary, the consumption of vegetable oils rich in ALA should be considerably increased, which would lead to an increase in the total consumption of vegetable oils. The consumption of vegetable oils rich in ALA should be daily."

EFSA

Health Claim

"Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) contributes to maintain normal cholesterol“ . The food is at least one source of ALA within the meaning of the 'source of omega-3 fatty acid' claim set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. The consumer must be informed that the beneficial effect is obtained by the daily consumption of 2 g of ALA.