Did You Know These 6 Different Types Of Butter Used In Cooking?

By Devi Poojari

September 7, 2023

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The rich, creamy milk fat that is churned until it is glossy and spreadable over a piece of toast, comes in many different types, based on uses and personal flavour preferences. Tap to know more.

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GHEE

With a nutty flavour and a bright yellow colour, clarified butter or ghee is a commonly used ingredient in Indian cooking.

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CULTURED BUTTER

Hand-churned traditionally, with a mild yellow colour, cultured butter is the original type of butter packed with flavour.

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BROWN BUTTER

When butter is simmered to the point of caramelisation, it develops a nutty aroma and flavour that tastes delicious with pasta, in cakes and more.

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COMPUND BUTTER

Also known as flavoured butter, compound butter can be made in both, sweet and savoury variations – which is then used in various baking applications.

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VEGAN BUTTER

Made with fat-rich nuts like cashews, vegan butter is a non-dairy variation that has the viscosity and texture of regular butter.

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PASTEURISED BUTTER

A highly processed form of butter, most commonly found in grocery shops, pasteurised butter is mainly produced in large factories.

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