Benecol Kevyt spread

Benecol is a globally recognized brand that originated in Finland. It was founded following a scientific breakthrough by the Finnish company Raisio Group in the early 1990s, specifically regarding the use of plant stanol esters to reduce cholesterol absorption in the human body. The first Benecol margarine launched in Finland in 1995.

Today, while the brand is licensed globally to various partners (such as Nestlé in certain regions), the core ownership and the intellectual property for the plant stanol technology remain with Raisio plc. The specific product in the image is Benecol Kevyt, a low-fat spread typically manufactured in Finland to serve the Nordic market. Raisio remains a major international food and health company headquartered in Raisio, Finland, focusing on sustainable and plant-based food solutions.