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Blue Band (known as Rama in Poland, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia and Czech Republic) is a brand of margarine, cheese spreads, and vegetable fat spreads. [1] Originally a Dutch brand developed by Van den Bergh [ 2 ] it remains widely available in Germany, where it has been sold since 1924.
Flora Food Group B.V. is a Dutch food company owning multiple brands of margarine, food spreads, and plant-based foods, including Flora and Blue Band.It states that it is the largest plant-based consumer packaged goods company in the world, operating in 95 countries.
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In addition to a regular and 'light' spread, Unilever also uses the brand name to market a liquid butter substitute contained in a spray-bottle. [11] This product is an emulsion of vegetable oil in water formulated with a 'hint' of butter flavor (derived from buttermilk) and is marketed as having zero calories and zero fat content. [12]
Flora is a brand of spread produced by Flora Food Group (except in southern Africa where it is produced by Siqalo Foods, a subsidiary of Remgro).The original manufacturer Unilever came up with the brand after being asked by medical professionals to develop a healthier alternative to traditional margarines, lard and butter.
Brummel & Brown is the name of butter spread that was introduced by Van den Bergh Foods (later Unilever) in 1994 and now produced by Flora Food Group. In 2000, Brummel & Brown introduced a line of creamy fruit spreads, such as Strawberry Fruit Spread, and Blueberry Fruit Spread. The spread contains 10% nonfat yogurt and 35% vegetable oil.
In August 1960, tens of thousands of people in the Netherlands got sick and two died after eating Planta margarine, with the cause later being attributed to the use of a new additive; this came to be known as the Planta scandal [] in Europe.
[3] [4] Oil extracts from the seeds are used to make 'owala' butter, an ingredient used in making candles, lubricants and ointments in Central Africa. [5] A decoction of the bark is applied as a topical treatment for sores and wounds. [6] In parts of Nigeria, leaf extracts are used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diarrhea related ...