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The name Becel originates from the initials BCL (Blood Cholesterol-Lowering).When introduced, the makers of Becel claimed to achieve a blood cholesterol-lowering effect by modifying the triacylglycerol (TAG) profile of the fat used in the margarine under the idea that an increased level of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) reduces the blood cholesterol level.
The development of Chiffon margarine was one result. The Chiffon name and product line has changed hands several times since; the first being in 1985, when Chiffon was sold to Kraft Foods. The Kraft U.S. and Canada tablespreads division subsequently became part of Nabisco in 1995; [6] who then sold the brand to ConAgra Foods in 1998. [7]
A margarine blend is a mixture of both types of components. Generally, firmer margarines contain more saturated fat. [47] Typical soft tub margarine contains 10% to 20% of saturated fat. [48] Regular butterfat contains 52 to 65% saturated fats. [49]
Flora Food Group B.V. is a Dutch food company owning multiple brands of margarine, food spreads, and plant-based foods, including Flora and Blue Band.It states that it is the largest plant-based consumer packaged goods company in the world, operating in 95 countries.
Parkay ad, 1942. Parkay is a margarine made by ConAgra Foods and introduced in 1937. It is available in spreadable, sprayable, and squeezable forms. Parkay was made and sold under the Kraft brand name by National Dairy Products Corporation from 1937 to 1969, then Kraftco Corporation from 1969 to 1976, Kraft, Inc. from 1976 to 1990, Kraft General Foods, Inc. from 1990 to 1995, Nabisco Brands ...
Planta is a brand of margarine produced by Flora Food Group for Belgium, France, Malaysia, and Portugal. It is made from vegetable oil consisting of rapeseed , maize , and sunflower . [ 1 ]
Unilever PLC is a British multinational consumer packaged goods company headquartered in London, England.It was founded on 2 September 1929 following the merger of Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie with British soap maker Lever Brothers.
Margarine manufacturers found that hydrogenated fats worked better than the previously used combination of animal and liquid vegetable fats. Margarine made from hydrogenated soybean oil and vegetable shortenings such as Crisco and Spry, sold in England, began to replace butter and lard in baking bread, pies, cookies, and cakes by 1920. [21]