It would depend on the type of margarine and what is being boiled. In general, if the margarine contains the same percentage of fat as butter, then yes, it could be used as a substitute for butter.
yes you can but it melts the butter
Often it can be, yes.Additional Information:Do not substitute "light," "lite" or "low fat" margarine for butter in any recipe, because these products contain a lot of water and will not bake in the same way as butter.
Yes most of the time
Margarine may be substituted for butter when making dough as long as it is not "lite" or "low fat" margarine. It is a great option for Vegans.
No, peanut butter is not a diary product so cannot be substituted for Crisco, margarine, or butter.
Only if the margarine is not "light" (lite or low-fat / lo-fat.) "Light" margarines have a high proportion of water to fat, and will not bake properly.
Margarine is shortening and can be used in place of butter or other shortenings in baking, though the flavour won't be the same. In many recipes some feel the best results in texture and flavour are obtained by using butter or half-and-half butter and lard.
a state of affair observed between the markets for goods that can readily be substituted for one another. (E.g are- margarine & butter)
Shortening or lard could be substituted without any major change in the recipe.
Margarine
Vegetable oil and butter are two types of shortening. All fats and oils are shortening, and can be substituted for each other, but this will affect the flavour and texture of the food, as some shortenings have stronger and different flavours, and also have different melting points.
Yes, but butter tastes better! -No, really! :) "Please pass the margarine." "Is margarine better for you than butter?" "I prefer the taste of margarine." "Would you like your margarine by the stick or in the tub?"
Flora is a margarine.