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sdfghj

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How is the spreadability of a commercial spread related to the composition of the fat? To the temperature of the fat?

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Compare the calorie content of 1 T. shortening, 1 T. butter and 1 T. regular margarine.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

More saturated fat and increased hydrogenation decrease spreadability of fat. Higher temperature increases spreadability.

Answer to Question 2

110 kcal/T. shortening; 100 kcal/ T. butter; 80 kcal/T. margarine.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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