Margarine — solidified vegetable-oil spread, invented as butter substitute. Common in baked goods, frying, kosher dairy-meat-separation cooking.
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Margarine is a butter substitute made from vegetable oils, used in baking, cooking, and as a spread. It is often chosen for its lower cost and longer shelf life compared to butter. Margarine varies in fat content and can be found in both salted and unsalted forms.
