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Flora Original Margarine

Name: Flora Original Margarine
Brand: Flora

A processed spread with beneficial plant sterols but concerns over refined oils and additives.

VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreePalm Oil-Free

score

/ 100

Ingredient Breakdown

0 red · 2 amber · 6 green

Calories

600 per 100g

Serving

10g (1 teaspoon)

Sugar

0.2g (less than 1% daily value)

Sat. Fat

24g per 100g (120% daily value)

High in saturated fat despite being plant-based

Contains palm oil which may raise environmental concerns

Processed food with multiple additives

Full Analysis

Ingredients (8)

Plant oils (rapeseed, palm, sunflower)

Controversial

aka Vegetable oils

Highly processed oils that may contain trans fats from processing, though better than saturated animal fats.

Daily Intake — Contains 7g fat per serving (10% daily limit)

MODERATE

Water

Essential and completely safe ingredient used for texture.

SAFE

Salt

Added for flavor and preservation, but contributes to daily sodium intake.

Daily Intake — Contains 1.4g salt per 100g

MODERATE

Plant sterol esters

aka Plant sterols

Clinically proven to help lower cholesterol levels when consumed regularly.

SAFE

Emulsifiers (E471, E322)

E471, E322

aka Lecithin and mono/diglycerides

Generally safe emulsifiers derived from natural sources, help blend oil and water.

SAFE

Natural flavoring

aka Natural flavors

Plant-based flavoring to mimic butter taste, considered safe.

SAFE

Vitamins A and D

aka Added vitamins

Essential vitamins added to replace those naturally found in butter.

SAFE

Citric acid (E330)

E330

aka Citric acid

Natural preservative that prevents rancidity, widely regarded as safe.

SAFE

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Avocado or nut butters

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Single ingredient, heart-healthy monounsaturated fats

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Pure plant-based spreads

Fewer additives and processing than conventional margarine

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Fun Fact

Flora was one of the first margarines to add plant sterols, which can reduce cholesterol absorption by up to 10% when consumed as part of a healthy diet.

Made by Upfield (formerly Unilever)

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