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Where did margarine come from?
Background. Margarine was invented in France by Hippolyte Mèges-Mouries in response to Napoleon III’s call for a cheap alternative to butter for French workers and for his armies in the Franco-Prussian war. The first margarine, consisting of beef tallow churned with milk, was patented in 1869.
What language is margarine?
Borrowed from French margarine, from acide margarique (“margaric acid”), from Ancient Greek μάργαρον (márgaron, “pearl”), in allusion to its pearly lustre, with the suffix -ine, influenced by glycérine (“glycerine”).
What was margarine invented for originally?
Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès
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When was margarine introduced in the UK?
In the United States, the first commercial margarine was sold as early as 1874. In Germany, 1875, and in the U.K., 1889.
What is the meaning for margarine?
Definition of margarine : a food product made usually from vegetable oils churned with ripened skim milk to a smooth emulsion and used like butter.
Why is margarine called oleo?
The original name for margarine was oleomargarine. It used to be called just oleo. The popularity of oleo/margarine grew during wartime because of the shortage of butter. So oleo is not that odd of an ingredient after all.
Why is margarine not called margarine?
Although originally made from animal fats, most margarine consumed today is made from vegetable oil. The foodstuff was originally named oleomargarine from Latin for oleum (olive oil) and Greek margarite (pearl indicating luster). The name was later shortened to margarine.
How bad is margarine?
Margarine may contain trans fat, which raises LDL (bad) cholesterol, lowers HDL (good) cholesterol and makes blood platelets stickier, increasing heart disease risk. Margarine containing hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils contain trans fats and should be avoided.