Margarine
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-8 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Artificial butter substitute made by hydrogenating plant oils with added emulsifiers, synthetic flavors, and colorants.
Official Category: Processed Fats & Imitation Ingredients (가공유지·모조원료·원가절감재)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved with mandatory trans fat disclosure
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United States (FDA)
Prohibited
Approved without partially hydrogenated oils
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Industrial trans fatty acids capped at 2%
Commonly Found Foods
Toast spreadsbakery goodspopcorncooking fats
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Real butter (100% dairy fat)✓ Ghee
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