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JUYED-AWK-YACC t1_j6jhc6z wrote

Reply to comment by Buck_Thorn in TIL Margarine was originally named oleomargarine from Latin for oleum (olive oil) and Greek margarite ("pearl", indicating luster). by joshemerson

I think they mean the natural white color is why we still call it margarine. Your facts are correct though. My wife did this as a kid in Iowa, where dairy ruled over all.

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Buck_Thorn t1_j6jhqjk wrote

But it isn't white anymore. They have been coloring margarine yellow for many years now.

Huh? Why is this being downvoted without any comments? Is margarine still white in some places? If I'm wrong, tell me, don't simply downvote and leave.

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JUYED-AWK-YACC t1_j6lnanf wrote

Yeah so what? We all know what color margarine is.

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Buck_Thorn t1_j6lpmlj wrote

Apparently we don't all agree on what color margarine is. That is the current discussion if you'd care to join in.

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