The English word for margarine is margarine. It's borrowed directly from French.
Margarine is a food product designed to mimic butter. It is typically made from vegetable oils, often churned with skim milk that has been ripened to form a smooth emulsion. Frequently, it is fortified with vitamins A and D. Margarine serves as a common substitute for butter in various culinary applications.
Here's a breakdown:
- Definition: A butter substitute made from vegetable oils and other ingredients.
- Ingredients: Typically vegetable oils, water, salt, emulsifiers, and sometimes milk solids.
- Use: Used for spreading, cooking, and baking.
- Origin: Developed in France in the 1860s.
