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Is margarine healthier than butter?
Margarine and butter serve the same basic purpose, as a spread or to be used in various cooking methods, such as frying or baking. Margarine was invented as a cheap…
Fat and Cholesterol
Margarine vs butter. Detailed comparison of properties.
Margarine vs butter argument is over 100 years old, and still being disputed. Margarine and butter serve the same basic purpose, as a spread or to be used in various…
Fat and Cholesterol
How is margarine made?
The production of margarine involves various processes, with the aid of a variety of chemicals or materials. This processes are very similar to the ones used in plastic production. The…
Fat and Cholesterol
What is margarine?
Modern margarine is a highly-processed, non-dairy fatty spread that is intended to imitate butter. Margarine history is surprisingly long – it was originally created as a cheap alternative to butter…
Fat and Cholesterol
What is hydrogenation of oils?
Many products, such as margarine, shortenings, biscuits, pastries and other baked products, contain hydrogenated vegetable oils. But what is hydrogenation? Should we be concerned? What is the difference between fully…