Vegetable origin substitute often containing unhealthy trans fats.
Emulsion of vegetable or animal oils with water and emulsifiers, created as a less expensive substitute for butter. Highly processed product.
Margarine is an industrial product created by mixing oils (often partially hydrogenated until recently) with water and emulsifying additives to imitate butter's texture.
Unhealthy lipid substitute often containing synthetic additives.
Limit margarine usage to the minimum. Prefer real butter or healthy oils for cooking. Read labels to avoid trans fats or hydrogenated oils.
Margarine, a highly processed product, should be replaced with natural fats.
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