Frequently Asked Questions
Health Related Questions:
Am I at risk of cholesterol?
Why do I need to reduce my cholesterol levels?
How do I get my cholesterol measured?
What are good and bad levels of cholesterol?
I have been told to avoid cheese how do I know it is safe to use miniCol?
What are plant sterols?
Food related questions:
Is miniCol suitable for using in lasagna?
Can I eat miniCol on it's own with crackers?
Where can I find it in my supermarket?
Cooking methods miniCol is suitable for?
How should I cook?
Is there a certain amount of miniCol I should eat?
Where can I buy miniCol?
I am a vegetarian is miniCol suitable for me?
I am a coeliac. Is miniCol suitable for me?
I have a wheat allergy. Is miniCol suitable for me?
Am I at risk of cholesterol?
High cholesterol has no symptoms. Therefore, the only way to know about your cholesterol level is to have it checked by your doctor.
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Why do I need to reduce my cholesterol levels?
Too much cholesterol in the blood can lead to cardiovascular disease.
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How do I get my cholesterol measured?
A cholesterol test needs to be performed by your doctor, as he will be able to best advise you on the appropriate actions based on your results.
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What are good and bad levels of cholesterol?
I have been told to avoid cheese how do I know it is safe to use
miniCol is a healthy alternative to cheese and is perfectly safe for people with concerns about cholesterol levels to eat. The difference between traditional cheddar and miniCol is that miniCol is made from milk, which has had virtually all of its dairy fat removed and replaced with wheatgerm oil, which is high in polyunsaturated fat and plant sterols. Both of which are known to reduce cholesterol.
Studies have proven the cholesterol reducing effects of miniCol.
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What are plant sterols?
Virtually all plants contain natural substances called sterols (known as phytosterols). Plant sterols are naturally occurring substances present in the diet, principally as minor components of vegetable oils. Plant sterols are effective in lowering cholesterol and this occurs by blocking the absorption of cholesterol from the diet and also by stopping the re-absorption of cholesterol produced by the liver.
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Is miniCol suitable for using in lasagna?
Yes, miniCol can be used in the same way as traditional cheddar, therefore can be incorporated as an alternative into any recipe that requires cheese - without compromising on taste.
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Can I eat miniCol on it's own with crackers?
Yes, miniCol is a perfect for simply slicing and placing on crackers or in a sandwich.
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Where can I find it in my supermarket?
miniCol can be found alongside the traditional cheeses in the dairy aisle of your supermarket.
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Cooking methods miniCol is suitable for?
As miniCol is made virtually in the same way as traditional cheese, it can be sliced, diced, grated and melted just as you would with traditional cheese. It can be melted down and added to make a wonderful sauce for macaroni or cauliflower, or simply sliced and placed on toast under the grill to make a mouth-watering snack. It also tastes great as sandwich filler.
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How should I cook?
Generally you should avoid frying and instead bake, grill or steam all your food.
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Is there a certain amount of miniCol I should eat?
Incorporating 65g of miniCol a day, into one or two main meals and as part of a healthy balanced diet, is proven to reduce cholesterol.
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Where can I buy miniCol?
miniCol is available at selected Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose stores in England, Scotland and Wales and is obtainable from selected Dunnes stores across the Republic of Ireland.
Find more information on our store lists: Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose.
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I am a vegetarian is miniCol suitable for me?
Yes miniCol is suitable for vegetarians as it is made with dairy milk and vegetable oil and contains no animal products.
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I am a coeliac. Is miniCol suitable for me?
Yes. The wheat germ oil in miniCol contains no gluten and is therefore suitable for coeliacs. For further information log onto www.coeliac.co.uk
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I have a wheat allergy. Is miniCol suitable for me?
Yes, wheat germ oil contains none of the proteins found in wheat that cause wheat allergies.
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