Chewing the fat: 'People are still uncertain over the healthiness of new oils'

By Niamh Michail

26-Jul-2018 - Last updated on 26-Jul-2018 at 13:27 GMT

Can on-trend oils such as coconut compete with olive oil? Is butter really back? And as sales fall in its biggest markets, does margarine have a future in Europe? We take a look at the different oils on offer and their perceived healthiness.

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