Margarina
Learn what Margarina (Margarine) is, why it's added to food, whether it's safe, and which products contain it.
Moderate concernWhat is Margarina?
Grasso vegetale solidificato, talvolta contenente grassi trans (nei prodotti più vecchi).
Why is Margarina added to food?
Margarina (Margarine) is a grasso commonly found in: Pasticceria, torte, prodotti spalmabili.
Permitted quantity: 15 g/giorno
Is Margarina safe?
Moderate concern
• Aumenta il colesterolo LDL e diminuisce il colesterolo HDL, soprattutto nella margarina con grassi trans. • Può causare infiammazioni croniche se consumato in eccesso. • Aumenta il rischio di malattie cardiovascolari a lungo termine.
Is Margarina banned anywhere?
✓ Not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
Is Margarina okay for kids?
No.
Common foods that contain Margarina
- Pasticceria
- torte
- prodotti spalmabili
How to spot Margarina on labels
Look for any of these names in the ingredients list:
- Margarine
- Margarina
Common misspellings to watch for:
- margarind
- margarlna
- margarina
- marqarina
- mdrgarina
- margdrina
Better alternatives
• Non raccomandato per persone con malattie cardiovascolari o colesterolo alto. • Evitare per chi soffre di sindrome metabolica o diabete. • Non adatto nelle diete destinate a ridurre l'infiammazione.
Also known as
- margarind
- margarlna
- margarina
- marqarina
- mdrgarina
- margdrina
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Frequently asked questions about Margarina
- Is Margarina safe to eat?
- • Aumenta il colesterolo LDL e diminuisce il colesterolo HDL, soprattutto nella margarina con grassi trans. • Può causare infiammazioni croniche se consumato in eccesso. • Aumenta il rischio di malattie cardiovascolari a lungo termine.
- Is Margarina banned anywhere?
- Margarina is not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
- Is Margarina safe for children?
- No.
- How do I spot Margarina on a food label?
- Look for Margarine, Margarina in the ingredients list. It may also appear as: margarind, margarlna, margarina.
Ingredients change. Always check the actual product label before purchasing. Information on this page is for educational purposes only.