Is Parkay Real Butter? Separating Margarine from the Dairy
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First introduced in 1937, Parkay quickly became a household staple as a lower-cost butter alternative. Despite its long history and marketing that mimicked butter's flavor, Parkay is not real butter, but rather a vegetable oil spread or margarine. Understanding the ingredients and production differences is key to knowing what you're spreading on your toast.
