Margarine is a highly processed food made by combining water and vegetable oils and usually containing emulsifiers, preservatives, additives, artificial colourings and flavourings and salt.

Melted, solid or creamed, it’s decadent in sweet and savory dishes. Margarine doesn’t quite have the same comfort food appeal, but, still, it’s a staple in many kitchens. For this reason ...

While butter is considered a "processed culinary ingredient," margarine is an ultra-processed food (UPF), according to the most widely used processed food classification system. The term "ultra ...

A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would ban margarine and two food additives from the lunches and breakfasts served at Iowa schools. Representative Jeff Shipley, a Republican from ...

Increasing Acceptance of Veganism and Plant-based Diets Driving Up Demand for Margarine in Several CountriesRockville, MD, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new industry report released ...

Some Iowa representatives want to ban margarine and certain food dyes from schools with a bill modeled closely after a law passed last year in California.House Study Bill 5 was discussed in an ...

A bill in Iowa would ban artificial food dyes and margarine from food served at schools. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Some Iowa representatives want to ban margarine and certain food ...