Unsalted Margarine

Keep tightly wrapped to prevent spoilage and absorption of odors. Check packaging for specific expiry dates.

Cream with sugar for light and fluffy baked goods.

Use in place of butter in recipes where you want to control the salt level.

Ensure it's at the right temperature (usually softened) for creaming or specific baking methods.

Using cold, hard margarine when the recipe calls for softened, or vice versa, which can affect texture.

Assuming it will behave exactly like butter in all recipes; some recipes are formulated specifically for the fat composition of butter.

Confusing it with whipped margarine, which has a different fat and water content.