and she said it was like butter. Turns out she was right on target. Here's the story behind oleo. You may know oleo by its more modern (and original) name—margarine. Surely you've seen tubs of Country ...

Butter and margarine are often swapped for each other in recipes. However, there are some key differences between them, from ...

While ingredient substitutions can work in baking, there are good reasons why butter (or margarine) should never be replaced ...

If you need a healthy butter substitute for weight loss or because you can't eat dairy, these brands are a safe bet.

along with butter, during the Second World War, and improved manufacturing techniques using vegetable oils, by 1945, original animal fat-based margarine had all but disappeared along with the now ...

These blends of butter and vegetable oil have about half the saturated fat of butter but a similar calorie and total fat count. Consumer Reports tasters gave Land O' Lakes an excellent rating for ...

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Others contain a mixture of animal and vegetable fats. Butter substitutes such as margarine and 'non-dairy spreads' vary in fat content, water content and flavour. 'Hard' margarine has the same ...

For those who aren’t allergic, peanut butter can be a good source of protein and healthy fat. But it’s high in calories, and some brands contain unhealthy ingredients. Natural peanut butter ...

Butter labelled as 'salted' contains three per cent or more salt; the salt was traditionally added to butter to help preserve it. Salted is best for spreading rather than cooking, allowing the ...