The Sunflower Route to Heart-Health Formulations

Europe’s only EFSA-authorised sunflower sterols

What is Sunvasterol™?

Clean-label, Allergen-Free Sunflower-Sourced Plant Sterols

Sunvasterol™ is Kensing’s sunflower-origin plant sterols, allergen-free by origin, non-GMO, and EFSA approved. Upcycled from European sunflower oil distillates, it delivers the clinically supported cholesterol-lowering benefits of plant sterols while meeting clean-label expectations.

Sunvasterol: phystosterols from sunflower

Why Choose Sunvasterol™?

Clean. Pure. Trusted.

Exclusive EFSA Approval for Sunflower Phytosterols, Sunvasterol™

Exclusive EFSA Approval for Sunflower Phytosterols

Benefits from EFSA’s Novel Food application process, and the new EFSA approval grants Kensing five years of commercial exclusivity in Europe.

Allergen-Free Advantage, Sunvasterol™

Allergen-Free Advantage

It is naturally free from allergens, making it the preferred choice for brands aiming to serve sensitive consumers or simplify labeling.

Clean Label & Sustainable Sourcing, Sunvasterol™

Clean Label & Sustainable Sourcing

Sourced from upcycled sunflower oil distillates in Europe, Sunvasterol™ is non-GMO, deforestation-free, and produced with a low environmental footprint.

Meeting Global Health Demands

Global Cardiovacular Health Data 1

32% of all global deaths are attributed to Cardiovascular disease.1

Global Cardiovacular Health Data 2

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women.2

Global Cardiovacular Health Data 3

80% of premature CVD mortality is preventable through a healthy diet & lifestyle.3

Global Cardiovacular Health Data 4

44% of consumers turn to dietary supplements for Heart Health.4

One ingredient. Endless application possibilities

Sunvasterol™ is available as free sterols or fat-soluble esters, making it easy to incorporate into a wide range of formulations:

  • Nutritional Supplements: Heart health formulas, multivitamin blends, single-ingredient cholesterol support products.
  • Functional Foods & Beverages: Yogurts, dairy and plant-based alternatives, spreads and salad dressings.
Sunvasterol sunflower phytosterols applications for dood and beverages and dietary supplements

Science-Backed Cholesterol Reduction

Sunvasterol™ is the first and only EFSA-claim compliant sunflower phytosterol range, meeting all EU regulatory conditions for both maintenance (≥0.8 g/day) and cholesterol-lowering (1.5–3 g/day) claims.
  • Studies have shown that phytosterols lower levels of blood total and LDL cholesterol through competition with cholesterol absorption.
  • Daily intake of 1.5-3 g plant sterols can reduce blood cholesterol levels dose-dependently by 7-12.5% in a period of 2-3 weeks.5
  • Supported by 140+ clinical studies.
  • It can also be used in combination with statins.

Sunflowers – Good for the Earth, good for the Heart

We combine quality with care for people and the planet. Sunvasterol™ is upcycled from sunflower oil distillates, reducing waste and minimizing its environmental impact.

We operate an integrated supply chain that positions us as the global leader in sunflower natural vitamin E, Sun E®, and now, with Sunvasterol™, we offer a comprehensive and sustainable solution for heart health and wellness.

Sunflowers – Good for the Earth, good for the Heart

Download our latest catalogs to explore Sunvasterol applications to develop heart health solutions: 

Sunvasterol™ Brochure
Cardiovascular Health
In-Tune with your heart

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SOURCES
1- World Health Organization, Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), 2025. (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds))
2- National Library of Medicine, The Lancet women and cardiovascular disease Commission: reducing the global burden by 2030, 2021. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34010613/)
3- European Society of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease Statistics 2019.
4- Global Burden of Disease Study-Lanc
5- EFSA 2012. Commission Regulation (EU) No. 686/2014.
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