Margarine at Food Glossary
What is it? A butter substitute, Jamaican margarine is made with Jamaican vegetable oils. The oil must go through hydrogenation. Jamaican margarine is available salted and unsalted. Jamaican margarine is used as a spread and in a few Jamaican cake recipes.Cooking Dictionary Term Added By: Charlotte
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