Under the name "mixes" there are mixtures in which some of the milk fat (ie butter) has been replaced with hardened fats or vegetable oils. Mixtures of butter and oil are he althier than mixtures of butter and solidified vegetable fat.
Rarely, however, manufacturers provide a method of combiningbutterwithvegetable fatand the exact composition of fats. So if we read on the label that the mixture contains milk fat and oil, then choose this one. The consistency of the mixture can also be a clue. The softer it is, the more likely it is that it does not contain hardenedmargarineand therefore less harmful trans acids.
What's in the mixes?
These products combine the ingredients of butter and vegetable fats. They contain less unhe althy saturated fatty acids and cholesterol than butter, and more unsaturated fatty acids that are beneficial to your he alth. The mixes contain vitamins A and D derived from milk. Some of the products are additionally enriched with vitamins A, D and E, as well as vitamins B.
How many calories are in the mixes?
The calorific value of mixed fats depends on their composition. Choose those that contain as little as possible.
Why is it worth eating mixes?
They are a good solution for people who do not like margarine, but want or have to limit the consumption of animal fats for he alth reasons. They provide the body with he alth-promoting unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins.
For whom are mixes not recommended?
These types of spreads are not the best solution for young children. They are also not recommended for people who are on fat-free diets.
Our advice
Mixed products are intended for spreading on bread and dough. It is better not to use them for frying, because at high temperatures compounds are produced that can harm us.
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