Margarine
Margarine is a spread used in cooking and baking as a substitute for butter. It is primarily made from vegetable oils like soybean, palm, or sunflower oil. Margarine is a plant-based alternative to dairy butter, making it suitable for those who are lactose intolerant or following a vegan diet.
To make margarine, oils are hydrogenated, a process that turns them from liquid to solid at room temperature. This gives margarine its spreadable texture. Additionally, emulsifiers and flavouring agents are often added to enhance the taste and consistency of the final product. The result is a versatile and affordable alternative to butter that can be used in a wide range of recipes.
Margarine is commonly used in baking, cooking, and as a spread on bread. It appears on food labels due to its role in providing a buttery flavour to dishes, as well as its ability to enhance the texture of baked goods. Margarine also has a longer shelf life than butter, making it a popular choice for commercial food production. You can find margarine in products like cakes, pastries, cookies, and as a spread for sandwiches.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Margarine
Graze Apple & Cinnamon Morning Oat MinisGraze Berry & Vanilla Morning Oat Minis
Sainsbury's Butter Enriched Shortbread Bites
Graze Choc Chip & Raisin Morning Oat Minis
Sainsbury's Choc Chip Shortbread Mini Bites
Sainsbury's Chocolate Brownie Bites
Graze Cocoa & Orange Superfood Oat Square Bites with Cacao Nibs & Quinoa
Sainsbury's Flapjack Bites
Asda Free From Syrup Sponge Pudding
Asda Garlic Baguettes
O'Kane's Garlic Kievs
Genius Gluten Free Breakfast Bakes Cranberry & Oat
Genius Gluten Free Breakfast Bakes Honey Raisin & Oat
Genius Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bakes
Kirsty's Golden Billionaire Slice
Graze Lemon & Blueberry Superfood Oat Square Bites with Baobab
Graze Protein Bites, Banana Oat Squares
Graze Protein Bites, Cocoa Vanilla Oat Squares
Graze Protein Bites, Cocoa Vanilla Oat Squares
Sainsbury's Shortcrust Mince Pies
Graze Snack Box Cocoa & Vanilla Protein Flapjack
Graze Snack Box Lemon Drizzle Flapjack
Pukka Vegan Chicken & Mushroom Pie
Pukka Vegan Minced Steak & Onion Pie
Fry's Vegan Sausage Roll
