Junk Science

chcr said:
The FDA guidlines were the driving force behind the change.
Click to expand...

I'm still thinking it was cost and non-spoilage. I believe margarine came about because of a WWII butter shortage.

Could be wrong but right now I don't think it was he FDA.
 
I recall years & years of margarine being called butters healthy substitute. (or some similar variation)
 
spike said:
I'm still thinking it was cost and non-spoilage. I believe margarine came about because of a WWII butter shortage.

Could be wrong but right now I don't think it was he FDA.
Click to expand...

Paranormal then. It was invented in France in the 1860's ;) I think use became widespread in the states for the reasons you state although it was used before that to fatten poultry if I remember correctly.
 
Oleomargarine originally. I think in the states at least that it was a regional thing. I remember it being oleo as a kid but I know my cousins in Ohio called it margarine back then.
 
Gonz said:
I recall years & years of margarine being called butters healthy substitute. (or some similar variation)
Click to expand...

Well hey, that's what corporate propaganda gets you. I fell for it too even though there's been evidence to the contrary for years and years.
 
tonksy said:
It's funny that it was invented by the French...their cuisine is so steeped in butter.
Click to expand...

[cheesy fake french accent]But of course it was only for ze militarie and ze lowair classes (like Americains)[/cheesy fake french accent]
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top