DESCRIPTION __ CardioAid S is produced by esterifying plant sterols with food grade canola oil fatty acids. Structurally similar to cholesterol, plant sterols have been found, in studies, to reduce the absorption of dietary cholesterol which can impact serum cholesterol levels [Mayo Clin. Proc. 2003; 78:965-78 (2003); AJCN 74:33-43 (2001)]. For qualifying products containing CardioAid S and meeting criteria for specific nutrients, the FDA has allowed the following health claim “Foods containing at least 0.65 g per serving of plant sterol esters, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 1.3g, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A serving of [name of food] supplies ____ grams of plant sterol esters”
Appearance Creamy white to pale yellow paste Calories, Kcal 360 Flavor and Odor Bland Calories from Fat, Kcal 360 Melting point, °C 25-30 Total Fat, g 40 Saturated Fat, g 4 Trans fat, g 0 PROXIMATE DATA Monounsaturated fat, g 24 % Total Plant Sterol Esters, min. 90 Polyunsaturated fat, g 12 % Total Sterols, min 59 Sodium, mg 0 % Beta-Sitosterol 40-58* Total carbohydrates, g 0 % Stigmasterol 14-22* Dietary fiber, g 0 % Campesterol 20-30* Sugars, g 0 %Brassicasterol 0-6* Added sugar, g 0 %Beta-Sitostanol 0.5* Protein, g 0 % Moisture, max 0.1 Calcium, mg 0 Peroxide Value, meg/kg, max 5.0 Cholesterol, mg 0 Acid Value, mg KOH/g, max 1.0 Potassium, mg 0 * Typical but not guaranteed; as a percent of total sterols. Product Phosphorus, mg 0 release based on final concentration itself, per GRAS definition.
PACKGING ________ ______________
MICROBIOLOGICAL DATA _____ CardioAid S is available in 10kg pails and 180kg drums, Standard Plate Count, 1,000 cfu/g 900 kg totes max Salmonella/100g Negative E. coli/40g Negative Yeast & Mold 300 cfu/g STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE ______________ S. Aureus/11g Negative CardioAid S should be stored in a cold place at temperatures at or below 8°C (46°F) or in a freezer at INGREDIENTS/LABELING ___________ temperatures at or below -10°C (14°F). Exposure to light and oxygen should be avoided. Plant sterol esters may be Plant sterol esters, antioxidants (mixed tocopherols, shipped for less than one week under ambient conditions. ascorbyl palmitate) For longer transit times, temperature controlled shipping is recommended. Shelf life, in original packaging and when stored in a cold place is 12 months and when stored in a STANDARDS ________ ___________ freezer is 18 months. For soft gels and non-food CardioAid S is Kosher and Halal Certified. This material is applications that are less sensitive to flavor changes, derived from GMO’s according EU Regulation on storage at 25°C (77°F) up to two years is acceptable. genetically modified food and feed Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003] and on the traceability and labeling of GMO’s and of foods derived thereof [Regulation (EC) No. 18301830/2003].