Ciro De Gennaro SpA Launches Opera Sauce™: The World’s First Heart Healthy Pasta Sauce Enhanced With CoroWise®

Positano, Campania, Italy - Ciro De Gennaro SpA, a leading Italian food company renowned for its commitment to authenticity and quality, is thrilled to announce the debut of Opera Sauce™, an innovative pasta sauce infused with cholesterol-lowering natural plant sterols. Crafted with care and expertise, Opera Sauce™ represents a fusion of traditional Italian flavors and cutting-edge nutritional science, offering consumers a delicious way to support heart health without compromising on taste.

Available in three delectable flavors - Limoncello, Marinara, and Natural Tomato - Opera Sauce™ embodies the culinary legacy of the Gennaro family, with recipes passed down through generations and crafted using 100% Napoli garden tomatoes. Each jar of sauce is a testament to Ciro De Gennaro SpA's unwavering dedication to using only the finest ingredients, ensuring that every meal brings the authentic taste of Italy to tables around the world.

Ciro De Gennaro, President and CEO of Ciro De Gennaro SpA, expressed his excitement about the launch, stating, "Opera Sauce™ reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation in Italian cuisine. By infusing our signature pasta sauces with natural plant sterols, we're not only delivering exceptional flavor but also offering a tangible benefit to our customers' health."

Extensive scientific research has demonstrated the efficacy of plant sterols in reducing LDL cholesterol levels, a key contributor to heart disease. Opera Sauce™ leverages the cholesterol-lowering properties of CoroWise® plant sterols, meticulously formulated by Cargill and incorporated seamlessly into each jar of sauce. With the endorsement of health authorities and independent researchers, Opera Sauce™ stands as a delicious and convenient way for consumers to prioritize their cardiovascular well-being.

Richard H. Davis, the visionary behind Opera Sauce™, remarked, "We're proud to introduce a product that marries tradition with innovation, offering consumers not only the flavors of Italy but also the potential for improved heart health. With Opera Sauce™, families can enjoy the timeless pleasure of pasta while taking proactive steps toward a healthier lifestyle."

The launch of Opera Sauce™ coincides with Cargill's introduction of its CoroWise® brand of plant sterols to the European market, signaling a new era in heart-healthy culinary options. Approved for use in a variety of foods and beverages, CoroWise® plant sterols have been clinically proven to lower cholesterol without compromising taste or texture, making them an ideal addition to Opera Sauce™ and other innovative products.

Ciro De Gennaro SpA invites consumers to experience the exquisite flavors of Italy while embracing the benefits of natural cholesterol reduction. Opera Sauce™ is now available for purchase, inviting individuals and families to savor the richness of Italian cuisine while nurturing their cardiovascular health.

Cargill’s CoroWise® Naturally Sourced Cholesterol Reducer™ brand plant sterols are now an ingredient in a growing number of foods, beverages and supplements. Foods which have been formulated with plant sterols and commercialized include: Minute Maid Premium Heart Wise orange juice. Minute Maid has the longest history of marketing orange juice with calcium. Minute Maid was also the first to launch nationally orange juice with calcium plus vitamin D, low acid orange juice, orange juice with vitamins C, E and Zinc, and now orange juice with plant sterols.

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