Becel Joins Vegan Bandwagon

Health nuts, get ready to squeal: Becel has just come out with vegan margarine.

The margarine is subsequently lactose-free, and avoids the use of gluten by being vegan.

It appears dreams do come true. No longer will you have to go to that weird, dimly-lit aisle in the grocery store to get some sort of animal-free buttery alternative. No longer will it be from a brand that you’ve never heard of, that may or may not be run by new-age religious zealots. No longer will the cashier look at you strangely as your purchase affirms that you do go to dimly-lit aisles to buy mysterious products.

The product has so many other concerns covered, too. It’s non-hydrogenated, there are no trans fats and it’s low in saturated fat. You can bake, cook and pan fry it. This source of Omega-3 can be refrigerated for several months. Did we mention it’s also certified kosher?

It’s not absolutely perfect, as it contains palm oil (bad for rainforest deforestation) and artificial flavours, but it’s a wondrous step in the right direction.

Run out to the grocery store — your heart will appreciate the run, but even more, it will appreciate what you buy for it.

— Josh Bailie