margarine vs. butter

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Is it true that margarine does not spoil? If so, why not?

Ora

Margarine spoils. Why do you think it's always found in the refrigerated section of the supermarket.

--Jeff

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Jeffrey Turner said:

Quoted message said:

Is it true that margarine does not spoil? If so, why not?

Ora

Margarine spoils. Why do you think it's always found in the refrigerated section of the
supermarket.

--Jeff

So it won't get runny. Margarine is made from oil. Oil is not kept in the refrigerated section. Does
oil spoil? How about olive oil.

Ora

Quoted message said:

Jeffrey Turner said:

Quoted message said:

Is it true that margarine does not spoil? If so, why not?

Ora

Margarine spoils. Why do you think it's always found in the refrigerated section of the
supermarket.

--Jeff

So it won't get runny. Margarine is made from oil. Oil is not kept in the refrigerated section.
Does oil spoil? How about olive oil.

Yes oils, including olive oil, can turn rancid. I believe olive oil can be stored for up to two
years provided it is stored properly (tight cap, coolish temperature but not refrigerated, stored
away from light).

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Quoted message said:

Yes oils, including olive oil, can turn rancid. I believe olive oil can be stored for up to two
years provided it is stored properly (tight cap, coolish temperature but not refrigerated, stored
away from light).

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You have my condolences.

Quoted message said:

Is it true that margarine does not spoil? If so, why not?

Ora

Margarine is a mixture of partially-hydrogenated oils and water. Like butter, it is about 1/3 water.

Oil is degraded by oxygen, moisture, heat, and light.

I believe the water separates out of soft margarines at room temperature, but not out of stick
margarines.

Liquid oils can be stored at room temperature because they don't contain water.

Partial hydrogenation protects oil from oxidation (rancidity). It also generates trans fats, which
causes blockage of arteries.

Eating lots of partially-hydogenated oils (especially in stick margarines, boxed doughnuts, and deep-
fried french fries) is one of the most popular ways to shorten a life by 5, 10, or 20 years.