Announcement: Butter vs Margarine: How Chemistry Determines Performance in Cooking and Health

Last updated: 24/08/2026 19:29

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The choice between butter and margarine is fundamentally rooted in chemistry. Butter's naturally occurring milk fats create flakiness and browning through the Maillard reaction, while margarine's engineered plant oils offer consistency and extended shelf life—each optimized for different culinary applications and dietary contexts. — Photo by Felicity Tai on Pexels (Pexels License)

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Butter and margarine may look identical, but their chemistry is fundamentally different. Butter's natural milk fats create flakiness and browning, while margarine's engineered plant oils offer shelf stability. Understanding these differences helps you choose the right spread for your recipe and health goals.

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ByProf. Giorgi Pkhakadze

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.