After careful examination spanning several months, Nigerian Hearts Foundation has approved Mamador Cooking oil produced by PZ Wilmar as heart-friendly product.
Over four years, the brand went through a rigorous test of its heart health benefits before securing the NHF certificate last week.
Executive director, NHF, Kingsley Akinroye representing the President of NHF, Oladipupo Akinkugbe at the certificate presentation attributed heart disease especially among black population to fat. He therefore was delighted that Mamador achieved this milestone of officially receiving endorsement from the Nigerian Hearts Foundation.
According to him, the body has had some experience with labeling since 1998 and as such the endorsement of Mamador is remarkable in the world and has scientific backing. “Whatever we are doing, it is not just for Nigeria but globally and for us to endorse any product we need to take every needed step systematically”
He however said that science is dynamic which requires constant study.
Receiving the award, Kalyan Bandyopadhyay, the marketing director of PZ Wilmar, a joint venture between PZ Cussons and Wilmar International, one of the largest vegetable oil maker expressed happiness at the endorsement of the Mamador product.
“On our part, this again is a promise made being fulfilled today. The NHF approval is a demonstration of the commitment of PZ Wilmar to make products that are relevant and beneficial to the consumer in each local market. All the benefits and claims of the brand which include its cholesterol free claim, vitamins fortification and Omega 6&9 were all tested and adjudged to be true claims and therefore certified by NHF as a brand that promotes heart health.
He further said that the approval is in addition to NAFDAC confirmation of Mamador cooking oil benefits.
Also speaking at the event, Bukky Bandele, the company’s general manager said the NHF endorsement has now given Mamador the required partnership platform to do more for Nigerians by setting out on what she calls Mamador Million hearts Mission’ to passionately promote healthy living among the Nigerian consumers
She noted that modern lifestyles demand that consumers pay more attention to the health of their hearts by being more discerning about their diets and be more active in their choice of leisure activities.
Daniel Obi
