Common Margarine Myths

Whether you call them urban myths or misinformation, some pretty strange stories have made the rounds about margarine over the years. Here are the facts about these fictions.

  • Margarine is one molecule away from being plastic.
  • This is simply not true. Becel products are actually made with
    vegetable oils (canola, sunflower or olive). Each type of Becel is non-hydrogenated, contains no trans fat and is low in saturated fat.Olive and leaf
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    Margarine was invented to fatten up turkeys.

  • Margarine was created in France in 1870 when the Emperor Louis Napoleon III called for the production of a satisfactory substitute for butter. Becel was created in 1960 as response to a group of physicians who requested a heart healthier choice in spreads.
  • All margarines are high in saturated fat and trans fat.
  • Soft non-hydrogenated Becel margarine
    contains zero trans fat and only 1 gram of saturated fat.Becel original packshot
  • Margarine is one of the big sources of trans fats.
  • Not all margarines are the same. Hard (stick) margarines often contain trans fat. When choosing a maragine, opt for a soft, non-hydrogenated margarine that has no trans fat, like Becel.
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