imeverywoman Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I know about Fleischman's no sodium, but I wonder about the cholesterol and hydrogenated fat. Any other suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I recently got one but cannot exactly recall the name. I think it was a Smart Balance product. I am out or I could look. I'll check when I go to the market later today. I like that one just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Our favorite used to be Smart Balance Light (it is totally dairy free - is that what you're after?), but since discovering Earth Balance at Trader Joe's, that's our new favorite. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 We enjoy Earth Balance spread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 We like it too. I have a milk allergic son, so I do try to limit his exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacie Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Here's another vote for Smart Balance Light. I will use Earth Balance sometimes but it's not as readily available. I can get Smart Balance at any grocery but I must go to Whole Foods to get Earth Balance. The regular Smart Balance does contain whey, so if you're trying to avoid anything remotely diary buy the light version. I've also found Earth Balance doesn't work as well for baking as Smart Balance. For example, if I bake cookies with EB I use half the recipe amount or they spread out too much on the pan and become too thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Another vote for Earth Balance Natural Buttery Spread. It is available at our local grocery and at the Whole Foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2jnb Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 We like a product called Soy Garden it is in a tub and it is surprisingly great. My kids used to not even want to try it but now it is what they ask for. It takes wonderful, cooks wonderfully and I am able to bake with it too. Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I use Benecol Spread. http://www.benecol.com/home2.jhtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imeverywoman Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Has anyone tried baking with the Earth Balance? How are the results? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 EarthBalance (vegan). We used to do Fleishman's for ds, but switched because EB is non-hydrogenated and the ingredients are MUCH healthier than Fleishman's. We think it tastes better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 We enjoy Earth Balance spread. Earth Balance here, too. It's vegan/dairy free and has no trans fats or hydrogenated oils. It tastes pretty good, and I use it for cooking and baking as well as spreading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Mc in SC Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Smart Balance -- hands down better tasting than most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojomojo Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Earth Balance here :) I bake with the stick form all the time and haven't noticed anything off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I know about Fleischman's no sodium, but I wonder about the cholesterol and hydrogenated fat. Any other suggestions? Thanks! Heck, I love to dip things like cooked vegetables in mayo instead of adding butter. It's even good on potatoes. :001_smile: I guess mayo wouldn't work on popcorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camy-7 boybarians 1 lady Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Lard! At least it works fantastically in baked goods. MMMMM. Pure lard, not the stuff w/ hydrogenated lard added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Earth Balance Better Than Cream Cheese (Tofutti, I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Earth Balance. At our store the sticks are cheaper than a pound of butter! Bakes fine, even for biscuits and pie crust. Even works well melted for popcorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthouseacademy Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Good old Extra Virgin Olive oil... and if I am baking, some organic virgin coconut oil (no hydrogenation there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Nucoa Margarine has no dairy, but it isn't sold everywhere. I don't know about the transfats and stuff, but it tastes pretty good, and it can be used in baking, just like butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Earth Balance! Hands down! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_Edgerton Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Another vote for Earth Balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 One more vote for Earth Balance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmac Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I like butter buds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Good old Extra Virgin Olive oil... and if I am baking, some organic virgin coconut oil (no hydrogenation there). :iagree: But I use a variety of oils... safflower, olive, evoo... baking is best with coconut oil. Depending what I'm making I'll bake with an applesauce/oil mix. But only because I haven't been able to get my hands on any good lard, or on some fat to make the lard... waiting for the piggy butchering time.... (I would use butter more, but my one dd is allergic to cow milk and soy.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in NC Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I love Earth Balance. For bakings, I use Spectrum Shortening except for cookies due to spread. To achieve the desired spread for cookies, I use half Earth Balance and Half Spectrum. When I make garlic bread, I slice the loaf and dip the end in olive oil and sprinkle with garlic/salt. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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