Posted on 09/25/2022 8:41:56 AM PDT by Twotone
Butter is essential for pastry baking and cuisine cooking. The Consumer Council in Hong Kong has undertaken tests on 28 samples of butter, margarine, and spreads and found over 80 percent of margarine and spreads contain toxic 3-monochloroproanediol (3-MCPD). One even contains the highest amount allowed, 1,200 micrograms per kilogram. Fortunately, none of the samples exceeded the upper limit of the European (EU) Standard. Normal consumption should not pose a health risk.
Results found that the 12 samples of butter are not contaminated with chemicals but total fat, saturated fatty acids, and trans fatty acids are relatively large in amount. The brands of butter tested were: Pauls Australian Butter (Unsalted), Daisy, Lactima, Lurpak, Avonmore, Heritage, French Président, Devondale, M&S Food Organic British Salted Butter, Topvalu 100% Hokkaido Milk Butter Mini Pack with salt, Coles Organic Salted Butter, Anchor,
Among the 16 samples of margarine and spreads containing vegetable oils, the content of mono or poly-unsaturated fatty acids is relatively high. Toxic 3-MCPD was detected in 13 of these samples. Daisy Butter Blend Spread (Salted) was the only spread rated as similar to butter.
A genotoxic carcinogen, glycidol, was found in 15 samples, over 90 percent of the margarine and spreads samples tested. Among them, Earth Balance Original Buttery Spread, contains 1,200 micrograms per kilogram of 3-MCPD and 1,500 micrograms per kilogram glycidol, with the latter exceeding half of the upper limit of EU standard. Foreign studies have shown that excessive intake of 3-MCPD not only impairs kidney function and the central nervous system but may also affect the male reproductive system. Additionally, another genetic carcinogen, benzo[a]pyrene, was found in Snow Brand margarine, with an amount of 0.8 microgram per kilogram, which complies with Hong Kong’s current and EU standards.
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Processed foods full of chemicals is what is killing the health of consumers.
Salted butter keeps for several days at room temp, without loss of quality, but unsalted butter start to fade after 2 or 3 days. I haven’t bought margarine for at least 40 years, but it’s getting really pricey. Our regional dairy stores used to sell their cultured butter for $3/pound, on sale. Now their sale price is $3.50/pound, which is still cheaper than anywhere else.
Great idea! I don’t buy the soft stuff that’s mixed with oil, but I may just try your idea.
Yes, what you said. We only put the covered butter dish in the fridge, if we are leaving town for a few days.
I use Kerry Gold on the table when we entertain company. It’s delicious. But I believe its higher fat content is pointless in recipes or for frying.
What you posted about leaving butter on the table (in an antique butter dish in our case) is absolutely correct.
What do they have to say about the Wagyu tallow I dress my steaks with?
I like using salted butter on the table and unsalted butter (kept in the fridge) in recipes, to control the salt content.
Kerrybold products are distressingly expensive but I don't cut corners when it comes to what I put in my body.
Canola oil is man-made garbage. You shouldn’t be eating any seed oils either. Look it up.
Pure garbage.
https://www.betternutrition.com/diet-and-nutrition/8-bad-seed-oils-you-should-eliminate-from-your-diet/
Alert! Most births result in death....within the following 100 years.....
On the other hand there is nothing better then butter made from the cream of your own cow.
Store butter has a lot more water in it then you think. Mostly it does not matter that much unless you are making pastry. Then it really matters.
We keep a stick of butter (in a small tupperware) on the counter. In the summer, it might get a little runny, but it’s still good.
I keep several pounds in the freezer, defrost them in the fridge as needed - no problems.
Kerry Gold as a condiment. Best Choice as an ingredient.
Use real butter.
Tastes better and not as bad for you.
“Canola oil is man-made garbage.”
“Canola” = CANadian Oil Low Acid. It’s an engine lubricant made from the toxic rapeseed plant. Stay away from it and anything from soybeans.
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