Biscuits made with butter have more cholesterol than those made with other oils or fat mixes.
Scientific Claim
Biscuits containing butter have the highest concentration of sterols, primarily cholesterol, among the tested lipid blends.
Original Statement
“Butter-containing biscuits had the highest sterol concentration, mainly cholesterol”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design cannot support claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim uses precise, observable language ('had the highest') based on measured sterol levels. No causal or evaluative verbs are used. The in vitro nature limits inference, but the phrasing remains within descriptive bounds.
More Accurate Statement
“Biscuits containing butter are associated with the highest concentration of sterols, primarily cholesterol, among the tested lipid blends.”
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
How Different Lipid Blends Affect the Quality and Sensory Attributes of Short Dough Biscuits