Health & Taste: Dalda Vanaspati is now Trans-Fat Free

Health & Taste: Dalda Vanaspati is now Trans-Fat Free

Kolkata: Dalda Vanaspati, one of the oldest and most iconic brands in the country, on Thursday announced that Dalda Vanaspati is now Trans-Fat Free, during a press interaction in Kolkata.

Milind Acharya, General Manager, Marketing at Bunge India said, “Dalda has been a house hold brand in India with a rich legacy of over 75yrs. At Bunge India, we are proud of the fact that Dalda is India’s Vanaspati. Our constant effort has been not only to meet the food safety regulations in India, but also to keep in step with global developments on health, nutrition and food safety.”

He added, “We at Dalda have always believed in driving for excellence to serve nothing but the best quality products to our consumers. True to our core value of ‘Safety over Profit’ we strived continuously to focus on trans-fat reduction and we are proud to announce that Dalda Vanaspati is now Trans-Fat Free. With this promise, Dalda hopes to continue creating magic in every kitchen of India, always.”

Chef Sajeev Kapoor who was present virtually said, “From adding richness to the festive mithai to being the reliable base for everyday ghar ka khaana and snacks, Dalda Vanaspati has been the go-to choice for generations together. The announcement of this unique culinary aid, spanning time, traditions and tastes achieving the Trans-fat free status has only assured our continued trust in its innate goodness is well deserved. I tested it myself so I know, it’s time you know too.”

Nutritionist Naini Setalvad who was also present virtually said, “The total TFA content in Dalda Vanaspati has always been in line with the overall FSSAI guidelines, and now with the brand going trans-fat free as advised by the FSSAI, it is perhaps time for us to view this cooking medium in a new light altogether.”

Dalda is one of India’s iconic brands, acquired by Bunge India Private Limited in 2003. Dalda uses Bunge’s international technology and expertise to successfully make available Dalda’s range of refined and taste oils in the Indian market.

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