....It has more than 75% of oleic acid (Fig. 3)

 

• Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels, and oleic acid is an unsaturated fat (EFSA 2011¹ ).

 

....Even with significantly reduced linolenic acid content, which leads to a better frying performance, HOLL OSR oil still has a good content of Omega 3 (> 0,6g alpha-linolenic acid per 100g and per 100kcal2), and contains a goodamount of Omega 6 (linoleic acid).

 

• Omega 3 and 6 are two essential fatty acids which contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations (EFSA 2009^{2a & 3}).

 

 

.... It has one of the lowest level of saturated fats compared to most vegetable oils (Fig. 3), providing a good option to reduce the daily intake of these “bad fats”.

 

• Dietary guidance recommends a reduction of saturated fats in the diet because they are related to cardiovascular events (EFSA 2010⁶).

   

....It has only trace amounts of trans fats.

 

• Trans fatty acids are associated with coronary heart disease; dietary guidance recommends to eliminate trans fats as much as possible (EFSA 2004⁷ & EFSA 2010⁸).

• Helps food manufacturers meet lower trans fats levels in finished product.

   

....It has a good natural vitamin E content (FEDIOL⁹).

 

• Vitamin E protects lipids, proteins and DNA against oxidative damages (EFSA 2010¹⁰).