Margarine
What is Margarine?
Margarine is a spread used as a butter substitute. It is typically made from a blend of vegetable oils, water, and sometimes milk solids, emulsified to create a solid fat.
Is Margarine vegan?
Margarine is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Margarine a major allergen?
Margarine is not a major allergen itself, but its ingredients can include major allergens.
What is Margarine used for?
Manufacturers use margarine to provide texture, flavor, and moisture in a variety of processed foods.
Is Margarine safe?
Margarine itself is a food product, and its safety depends on its ingredients.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use margarine to provide texture, flavor, and moisture in a variety of processed foods. It is commonly found in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries, as well as in spreads and other convenience foods.
Health notes
Margarine itself is a food product, and its safety depends on its ingredients. Historically, many margarines contained partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), which were the primary source of artificial trans fats. The FDA determined that PHOs are no longer Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) as of 2018, effectively removing most artificial trans fats from the US food supply. Modern margarines are typically formulated without PHOs, reducing concerns about artificial trans fat intake.
Allergen info
Margarine is not a major allergen itself, but its ingredients can include major allergens. Many formulations contain soy lecithin (soy) and some may contain dairy-derived ingredients like whey or milk solids (milk).
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