Super Light
About five years ago the Chairman of Wyke Farms, John Clothier, son of Ivy, was told he had high cholesterol and must change his diet. Unbeknown to John, his son Richard set about creating an alternative recipe to replace his everyday favourite, Mature Cheddar. Eventually, one of the test recipes tasted so much like Cheddar that even John, a devoted cheese connoisseur, was impressed.
Even more impressive, Super Light (the new name for Leskol Half Fat) has 90% less cholesterol than Cheddar and contains only 1.3% saturated fat. It’s also high in Omega 3 fatty acids, has vitamin E and contains the same amount of calcium as standard Cheddar, so it’s great for growing kids.
The cholesterol and sodium levels are fantastic too, because it's made using LoSalt, making Super Light perfect for those looking for a healthy lifestyle.
In fact, a 200g block of delicious Super Light contains all the calcium and protein of 5 pints of milk - without the fat and the carbohydrates.
Super Light's fame continues to spread and in Middlesborough, Mark Arnold (voted Britain’s Best Sandwich Maker) created an ultra-healthy sandwich nicknamed ‘The Italian Job’. All of which shows that even if you have to cut down on cholesterol, you don’t have to give up great taste.
| Nutritional Comparison 100g | Super Light | Cheddar |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 280 Kcal | 410 Kcal |
| Protein | 30.3g | 25g |
| Fat | 16.8g | 34g |
| Of which Saturates | 1.3g | 21.7g |
| Monounsaturates | 10.6g | 10.6g |
| Polyunsaturates | 4.9g | 1.4g |
| Omega 3 | 1.6g | n/a |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3g | n/a |
| Cholesterol | 0.01g | 0.10g |
| Sodium | 0.49g | 0.67g |
| Vitamin E | 4mg | 1.32mg |
| Calcium | 909mg | 721mg |
Super Light is available in the following formats:
