How do I adjust for salted vs unsalted margarine in a formula?
Most salted margarines contain between 2.5 and 3% salt. When you replace 10 lbs of salted margarine with an equal weight of unsalted margarine, you must add 4 oz of salt to the formula. Vice versa, for every 10 lbs of unsalted margarine replaced with salted margarine, you must reduce the salt in the formula by 4 oz. The salt is added to margarine for a better flavor and to inhibit mold growth. The unsalted margarine must be refrigerated until it is used in production, or it will spoil within a few days.
