Butter has a strong connection to our kitchens and recipes. It goes well with almost everything and is a good source of fat, protein, and vitamins. So, you must know enough about this item conveniently placed in your fridge. Let's know about a few types of butter and their uses.
Salted butter
This is the most common butter we use on our bread and sandwiches. As the name suggests, it has salt added to it during the churning process. Salt enhances the taste and increases the shelf life of butter. This is easily available and could be stored for a long. Be careful while using it as many recipes ask for unsalted butter.
Unsalted butter
Unsalted butter goes perfectly with dishes that require baking. It has a natural sweet taste and is also known as 'sweet cream butter'. Its shelf life is less than salted butter.
Ghee/clarified butter
The most common butter used in Indian cuisine, ghee or clarified butter is easily available and can be made at home too. To prepare it, collected milk cream is cooked until it becomes solid and easily separable.
Plant-based butter
For all the vegans, it's the best thing that has happened. Plant-based butter is made using plant oils like almond oil, coconut oil, olive oil, or palm oil. Its taste is almost the same as the usual butter.
Cultured butter/European style butter
Live bacteria are used to churn cultured butter. Its melting point is higher than the normal butter and is also more creamy.