Contrary to popular belief, butter with a fat content below 82.5% is not counterfeit.
We explain why you shouldn’t be afraid to buy butter with a fat content of 72.5% or less.
What is the fat content of butter?
The fat content of butter can range from 50 to 82.5%.
Butter with a fat content of 82.5% is called traditional, 80% – amateur, 72.5% – traditional, 61% – sandwich, 50% – tea.
The lower the fat content of the butter, the more water/buttermilk it contains.
However, options with a fat content below 82.5% are real oils, not spreads or margarines.
The higher the fat content, the more calories the product contains. Those who watch their figure should not rely on fatty oil.
Butter can also be salted cream or sweet cream. The latter does not contain salt.
Salted cream lasts longer because salt is a preservative.
There is also sour cream butter. It is made from fermented cream.
This oil is a little healthier and has a longer shelf life, but it has a specific taste.
