How many portions of fruit and vegetables are in the Essentials FBV Capsules?Updated 3 months ago

We don’t equate our Essentials Capsules and Soft Chewables to portions of fruit and vegetables, as we do not wish them to be seen as a replacement for the five-a-day target. 

This is because: 

• Water is removed during processing
• Other ingredients are added to stabilise the product
• They are designed to supplement, not replace, whole fruits and vegetables

Essentials Capsules and Soft Chewables are food supplements which, by their very definition, are intended to be an addition to a healthy, balanced diet and not a replacement for one or an excuse for an unhealthy one!  

We encourage everyone to consume their recommended 5+ portions of fruits and vegetables each day in fresh, dried, canned, or frozen form. These whole-food options provide the natural bulk of the fruit or vegetable, which can help displace less healthy choices in the diet, while also delivering important macro- and micronutrients.