Is margarine healthier than butter?

ON THIS PAGESales trajectory of Butter and MargarineDifferences between Butter and Margarine Fat and CholesterolGood or BadIs margarine healthier than butter?Margarine and butter serve the same basic purpose, as a spread or to be used in various cooking methods, such...

Margarine vs butter. Detailed comparison of properties.

ON THIS PAGESales history of Butter and MargarineDifferences between Butter and Margarine Fat and CholesterolGood or BadMargarine vs butter. Detailed comparison of properties.Margarine vs butter argument is over 100 years old, and still being disputed. Margarine and...

Triglycerides – basic chemistry

ON THIS PAGEChemical structure of triglyceridesChemical structure of fatty acidsSaturated fatty acidsUnsaturated fatty acidsMonounsaturated fatty acidsPolyunsaturated fatty acidsTrans fatty acidsHydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids Fat and...

Why are trans fats harmful?

There are two types of trans fats: the naturally occurring trans fats, found in milk and other dairy products and meats of ruminant animals (rTFA) and the industrially created trans fats (iTFA). The two differ structurally and have different functions in the...

What is hydrogenation of oils?

ON THIS PAGEHydrogenation definitionHealth concerns related to the hydrogenation process of oilsWhat is full hydrogenation (full saturation)What is partial hydrogenation (partial saturation) Fat and CholesterolFood safetyTopicsWhat is hydrogenation of oils?Many...