What is another word for antecedent to margarine?
Pronunciation: [ˌantɪsˈiːdənt tə mˈɑːd͡ʒəɹˌiːn] (IPA) 
Antecedent to margarine refers to the original substance that margarine was created to emulate. The earliest form of margarine was developed as a substitute for butter, which was expensive and difficult to produce. Some synonyms for antecedent to margarine include butter replacement, butter alternative, and margarine precursor. Other substitutes for butter include compound butter, ghee, vegetable oil spreads, and plant-based butters. These alternatives to butter have become increasingly popular due to health concerns and dietary restrictions, as well as environmental and ethical concerns about the production of dairy products. Although margarine has been around for over a century, the search for new and improved butter substitutes continues.
