This specification applies to margarine, a plastic or fluid emulsion of water in fat and/or oil. Margarine shall contain at least 80% fat and added vitamins A and D. The edible fat/oil may be of vegetable, animal or marine origin except milk fat, and may have been hydrogenated, fractionated or modified. Margarine is intended for substantially the same uses as butter. The specification is intended to be used by food services in procurement of food.
This specification does not apply to special margarines, such as calorie-reduced, baker's or whipped margarine.
The test methods referred to in this specification may require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this specification has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any existing applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.
| Number of Pages : | 8 |
| Published : | 03/01/1989 |
