According to “European Phytosterol Markets”, released by Frost & Sullivan, London, U.K., in 2003 the European phytosterol market experienced a healthy growth. Nearly 3000 tons of plant sterols and stanols were used in food, pharmaceuticals, health supplements and cosmetics, however, complex EU regulations are hampering the growth of the emerging market for phytosterols as functional food ingredients.

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