Margarine

Mar 18, 2008 4:04pm

Copey

1 post(s)

Does anyone know of a margarine that does not hve soybean oil in it? I have looked at the local stores and have not had any luck.

Mar 19, 2008 11:30am

lisachalfant

7 post(s)

I did some research and here is what I came up with. it appears there are no “soy free” margarines but this is a recipe using soy free shortening to make margarine. Hope it helps!

Lisa

Soy-Free Margarine!
Recipe by Melissa Taylor

Margarines on the market contain soy, even if it’s not listed in the ingredients. For those who must avoid soy, there is apparently no commercial margarine on the market that is safe. For years many people with soy allergies have been going without margarine after a soy-free brand added hidden soy. With a new shortening on the market, you will have the ability to make a soy-free version of margarine!

1 cup soy-free shortening (Spectrum has a brand that (at this time) is 100% palm oil)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon safe artificial butter flavor (add an extra 1/8 teaspoon for a stronger taste) (Read ingredients carefully and find a brand that is suitable for you/your child. Some contain real butter—so make sure you know what the ingredient names mean! It is also important to contact the company and find out what the flavorings and other ingredients in the product are derived from.)
3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum

Melt shortening in the microwave until it is just liquefied. This will take about one minute.
Pour the melted shortening into the blender, and add all ingredients. Whirl ingredients in the blender for a while, thoroughly blending together. The mixture will take on a frothy appearance.
Pour liquefied margarine into a margarine tub or other small container, and place it in the fridge. It will take a while for it to harden.

Mar 21, 2008 5:20pm

TamaraD

1 post(s)

What you’re looking for is clarified butter, or ghee. It tastes nearly the same as butter, doesn’t need refrigeration, and is a God-send for those of us with dairy and soy allergies. Even though it comes from cows, my doctor explained that most people w/allergies can eat it because the milk proteins have been removed. I’ve been able to find it at health-food stores in the refrigerated dairy section. It’s an Indian food in origin. Enjoy! (I used the soy-free margarine with some luck until I discovered ghee.)

Mar 24, 2008 8:07pm

mel
Administator

51 post(s)

From your detailed research, I’ve updated the margarine ingredient to be related to soy. Now it will properly show an allergy risk for this item in a recipe.

Lisa, please feel free to add the recipe to the site. I’m sure others would appreciate it, if they’re not looking through the discussion boards. If you want to do this and have problems, let us know and we can help you get it entered.

Thanks
-Melissa

Apr 20, 2008 2:34pm

wlrdq
Administator

6 post(s)

I entered this lisachalfant’s recipe into our site. It can be found here

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Mar 18, 2008 4:04pm Copey 1 post(s)	Does anyone know of a margarine that does not hve soybean oil in it? I have looked at the local stores and have not had any luck.

Mar 19, 2008 11:30am lisachalfant 7 post(s)	I did some research and here is what I came up with. it appears there are no “soy free” margarines but this is a recipe using soy free shortening to make margarine. Hope it helps! Lisa Soy-Free Margarine! Recipe by Melissa Taylor Margarines on the market contain soy, even if it’s not listed in the ingredients. For those who must avoid soy, there is apparently no commercial margarine on the market that is safe. For years many people with soy allergies have been going without margarine after a soy-free brand added hidden soy. With a new shortening on the market, you will have the ability to make a soy-free version of margarine! 1 cup soy-free shortening (Spectrum has a brand that (at this time) is 100% palm oil) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon safe artificial butter flavor (add an extra 1/8 teaspoon for a stronger taste) (Read ingredients carefully and find a brand that is suitable for you/your child. Some contain real butter—so make sure you know what the ingredient names mean! It is also important to contact the company and find out what the flavorings and other ingredients in the product are derived from.) 3 drops yellow food coloring (optional) 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum Melt shortening in the microwave until it is just liquefied. This will take about one minute. Pour the melted shortening into the blender, and add all ingredients. Whirl ingredients in the blender for a while, thoroughly blending together. The mixture will take on a frothy appearance. Pour liquefied margarine into a margarine tub or other small container, and place it in the fridge. It will take a while for it to harden.

Mar 21, 2008 5:20pm TamaraD 1 post(s)	What you’re looking for is clarified butter, or ghee. It tastes nearly the same as butter, doesn’t need refrigeration, and is a God-send for those of us with dairy and soy allergies. Even though it comes from cows, my doctor explained that most people w/allergies can eat it because the milk proteins have been removed. I’ve been able to find it at health-food stores in the refrigerated dairy section. It’s an Indian food in origin. Enjoy! (I used the soy-free margarine with some luck until I discovered ghee.)

Mar 24, 2008 8:07pm mel Administator 51 post(s)	From your detailed research, I’ve updated the margarine ingredient to be related to soy. Now it will properly show an allergy risk for this item in a recipe. Lisa, please feel free to add the recipe to the site. I’m sure others would appreciate it, if they’re not looking through the discussion boards. If you want to do this and have problems, let us know and we can help you get it entered. Thanks -Melissa

Apr 20, 2008 2:34pm wlrdq Administator 6 post(s)	I entered this lisachalfant’s recipe into our site. It can be found here

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