St-Hubert Margarine

The barcode 75473471 is associated with St-Hubert Margarine, a brand of margarine produced by St-Hubert Inc., a Canadian food company. Below are the details available based on general product databases and industry standards:

Product Overview

• Brand: St-Hubert (a subsidiary of Loblaws Companies Limited, Canada’s largest food retailer).
• Product Type: Margarine (a spreadable, plant-based fat alternative to butter).
• Common Variants: Typically sold in tubs or sticks, often labeled as "St-Hubert Margarine" or "St-Hubert Light Margarine" (lower-fat versions may exist).
• Ingredients: Common margarine ingredients include vegetable oils (e.g., soybean, canola, or palm oil), water, salt, emulsifiers (e.g., lecithin), and preservatives (e.g., TBHQ or BHA). Some versions may include vitamins (e.g., A, D, E) or omega-3s.
• Packaging: Usually sold in plastic tubs (e.g., 250g, 500g, or 1kg) or stick packs.

Price Range (Historical & Regional)

• Canada (CAD):
  • Standard Margarine (250g–500g): ~$2.50–$4.50 (varies by store and promotions).
  • Light/Low-Fat Margarine: Slightly cheaper (~$2.00–$3.50).
  • Bulk/Store Brands: Often cheaper (~$1.50–$3.00).
• International: Prices may differ based on local taxes and distribution costs. In the U.S., similar products (e.g., "Smart Balance" or "I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter") typically range from $3–$6 for comparable sizes.

Note: Prices fluctuate due to inflation, sales, and regional pricing strategies.

Health & Nutritional Considerations

Margarine is a partially hydrogenated oil product (though some modern versions may be "trans-fat-free" due to regulatory changes). Key points:

1. Trans Fats:
   • Older versions of margarine contained partially hydrogenated oils, which are linked to increased LDL ("bad") cholesterol and heart disease risk.
   • Current Regulations: Canada and the U.S. have banned artificial trans fats (since 2018 in the U.S., 2017 in Canada). However, some margarines may still contain naturally occurring trans fats (e.g., from dairy or beef fat in some blends), though levels are typically low.
   • Check the Label: Look for "0g trans fat" or "partially hydrogenated oils" (if present, avoid).