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SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT MARGARINE

11/18/2020

There is no shortage of questions around margarine. So our Enjoy Margarine Everyday team have decided to help clarify some of these important margarine questions. And have answered the Top Ten most asked questions:

1. How is margarine different? Margarines are plant based; made with seed and plant oils.

2. What is margarine made with? Margarines are made with high – quality plant oils which contain Omega 3 and 6, which help to maintain a normal cholesterol level this benefit is obtained with 2 g of omega 3 (alpha-linolenic acid) and 10 g of omega 6 (linoleic acid) a day).

3. Why should I choose margarine? Margarine helps you reduce intake of solid fats. Instead, consumers are encouraged to choose good unsaturated fats, like those found in vegetable oils and products made with vegetable oils, including soft spread margarines.

4. Is margarine really beneficial? Margarine is made with a blend of vegetable oils, including rapeseed/canola, sunflower, soybean and linseed, and contain low level of saturated fat. Margarine is the also a smart choice for an everyday spread this is simple and great tasting.

5. How much saturated fats does margarine have? High quality margarines contain low level of saturated fats.

6. What about Trans fats? Modern margarines contain no partially hydrogenated fats anymore, so no resulting Trans fats.

7. What does margarine do for heart health? Good quality margarines contain good unsaturated fat.

8. Is margarine vegetarian? Most margarines are suitable for vegetarians, but always check the label. The most important ingredient in margarine are plant oils, which are of course vegetarian.

9. Are there a lot of calories in margarine? Soft margarines usually provide fewer calories per serving.

10. Do you Enjoy Margarine Every day? We sure do! From our morning toast, to our midday sandwich and our hearty dinners, we reach for margarine for all occasions.

Reference: www.imace.org