11, 2021
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As hotly contested debates go, the latter is the most delicious of all.
Read on to learn about the differences between butter and margarine.
What is butter?
Butter is a dairy product made from milk or cream.
(Heres when you should usesalted vs. unsalted butter.)
Psst:Find out which brand of butter won our blind taste test.
What is margarine?
), but usually contains no dairy products at all.
The key difference
It all comes down to the kind of fat involved.
As an animal product, butter has high levels of cholesterol and saturated fats that arent present in margarine.
Margarine, on the other hand, has more polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats (the good kinds!)
but also often contains trans fats (the very bad kind!).
Though most bakers and cooks prefer butter for its unparalleled taste, margarine does have its place.
Because of its high water content,baked goods made with margarinewill often have a softer texture.
Butter and margarine may have their similarities, but theyre fundamentally different.
Knowing how each is best applied will result in more kitchen successes and lots of good eats!
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