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Light margarine

Light margarine
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Ingredient Information

Name

Light margarine

Category

Aceites y Grasas

Popularity

94 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Light margarine is a food product made primarily from vegetable oils, designed to be a healthier alternative with lower saturated fat and calorie content compared to traditional margarine and butter. Its creamy texture and easy spreadability make it ideal for use in various culinary preparations, from spreading on breads to incorporating into pastry recipes and everyday cooking.

The origin of margarine dates back to the 19th century, when it was created as an economical and accessible substitute for butter. Light margarine is an evolution of this product, developed to meet the current demand for foods with a lighter and healthier nutritional profile.

Among its properties, its low content of saturated fats and calories stands out, and many versions also enrich the product with vitamins A and D. This makes it a popular choice for those looking to watch their diet without giving up the flavor and texture that margarine adds to recipes.

In different Hispanic American countries, light margarine may be known by other names or synonyms, such as light butter or simply low-fat margarine, although the term "light margarine" is widely recognized and used in the culinary context.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
400mg
sodium
15mcg
folate
3mg
potassium
0g
sugars
330
calories
0mcg
lycopene
0g
protein
400mcg
vitamin a
0mg
vitamin c
1.3mcg
vitamin d
36g
total fat
0g
trans fat
6g
saturated fat
0g
carbohydrates

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