Benecol
Prefix 505 was issued by GS1 UK. It tells you where the code was registered, not where the product was made.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | 100 g | Reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 80 kcal | 4% |
| Fat | 2.1 g | 3% |
| of which saturates | 0.20 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% |
| of which sugars | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% |
| Salt | 0.22 g | 4% |
Open Food Facts, ODbL, record updated 28 April 2026 · Reference intakes: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex XIII.
Ingredients
Yogurt (85%) (skimmed milk, yogurt cultures), Pomegranate juice from concentrate (6.5%), Plant Stanol Ester (Plant Stanols 3%), Stabiliser (Pectin), Colour (beetroot juice concentrate), Natural Flavouring, Sweetener (Sucralose), Vitamin (C) Contains naturally occuring sugars. *Vitamin B1 contributes to the normal function of the heart. ✓ No artificial colours or flavours. ✓ No preservatives. Plant stanol ester has been shown to lower cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. A daily intake of 1.5-2.4g plant stanols lowers cholesterol by 7-10% in 2-3 weeks. Each Benecol® yogurt drink provides 2.0g of plant stanols, so 1 yogurt drink a day lowers cholesterol when consumed with a meal as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, which includes your '5 a day'. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 1.5-3g plant stanols. More than 3g of plant stanols per day is not recommended. Check with your doctor if you are taking cholesterol lowering medication. Benecol foods are not intended for people who do not need to control their blood cholesterol. Benecol foods may not be nutritionally appropriate for pregnant or breast feeding women and children under five years old. Heart disease has multiple risk factors and you may need to change more than one to lower overall risk. Keep chilled & shake before drinking. Do not drink if seal is broken. Suitable for vegetarians. Use by: See top of pack Visit www.benecol.co.uk or www.benecol.ie for more tips on healthy lifestyle choices. P
Source: Open Food Facts, ODbL · additive names and functions: Open Food Facts taxonomy.
Climate impact
Reference value for the category “Yogurt drinks”: 1.98 kg CO₂e per kg of product (closest product in Agribalyse).
Calculated by ADEME for the average product consumed in France, from field to plate. It describes the category, not this exact product.
Source: Agribalyse 3.1 (ADEME), Licence Ouverte, update of 30 June 2026 · category match: Open Food Facts taxonomy.
Countries of sale
Source: Open Food Facts, countries of sale reported by contributors.
Sources
- Product record
- PhotoOpen Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA
- Reference valuesReference intakes: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex XIII.
- GS1 prefixPrefix ranges published by GS1
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