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Benecol has introduced a range of plant-based oat yogurts and health shots that are enriched with plant stanols – said to help lower cholesterol. The range consists of yogurts and shots, both made with Finish oats. Flavours include strawberry, raspberry & blueberry, mango, blueberry and plain. The range is also gluten-free. Plant stanols have gained popularity in recent years, praised for their ability to lower cholesterol, a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Sneahmoyee Banerjee, brand manager at Benecol, said: “We’re hugely excited to announce the launch of our new Benecol Oat range, it will increase our consumer offer and bring innovative healthy solutions to the cholesterol-lowering category. The new Oat range provides younger, more discerning consumers with a product that is proven to help lower cholesterol, without compromising on great taste. The new oat range will be available in the UK across Sainsbury's, Asda, Ocado and Waitrose retailers. Oat shots: 100g, RRP £3.95 Oat Yog♥rt pots: 350g, RRP £2.50