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Becel margarine

Becel margarine
Popularity 6 recipes

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Ingredient Information

Name

Becel margarine

Category

Aceites y Grasas

Popularity

6 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Becel Margarine is a type of margarine widely recognized for its quality and health benefits. It is a product made primarily from vegetable oils, making it a healthier alternative to traditional butter due to its lower content of saturated fats and cholesterol.

Becel margarine originated in Canada, where it was originally developed as an option to help reduce cholesterol in people at cardiovascular risk. Since then, it has become popular in various countries, including several in Latin America, thanks to its balanced flavor and texture, as well as its nutritional properties.

Regarding its properties, Becel margarine is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and may contain plant sterols, components that help maintain healthy cholesterol levels in the blood. Furthermore, its formula is usually enriched with vitamins A and D, which are essential for a balanced diet.

In the culinary field, Becel margarine is versatile and can be used for both cooking and preparing desserts, breads, and sauces, providing a creamy texture and a mild flavor that does not overpower dishes.

In Latin America, although the name "Becel margarine" is widely known and used to refer to this particular brand, margarine may also have different generic names depending on the country, such as margarina, manteca vegetal, or simply manteca in some contexts. However, Becel is distinguished by its focus on cardiovascular health.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
717mg
sodium
0mcg
folate
35mg
potassium
0.6g
sugars
717
calories
0mcg
lycopene
0.3g
proteins
0mg
cholesterol
0mg
vitamin c
0g
trans fats
81g
total fats
9g
saturated fats
0.6g
carbohydrates

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