Margarine

Margarine is a processed fat spread typically made from vegetable oils and water, often used as a butter substitute. Its composition varies widely, with some products containing mostly unsaturated fats and others including added salt, emulsifiers, and vitamins.

Beneficial properties

butter alternative source of dietary fat often lower in saturated fat than butter may contain added vitamins A and D

Nutritional highlights

Margarine primarily provides fat, usually a mix of unsaturated and saturated fatty acids, and many products are fortified with vitamins A and D.