Synonymous with good food, butter is the foundation of many of the best dishes to come out of any kitchen. The dairy product is created from the proteins and fats found in milk and cream, and is made by churning the milk to separate the solids from the liquid (buttermilk). While butter is mainly made from cow’s milk, it is also made from the milk of other animals such as sheep, goat and buffalo. There’s also a variety of different types of butter on the market such as salted, unsalted, grass-fed, clarified and cultured.
Butter has a rich flavour and creamy texture due to its high concentration of fat, which makes it great for high-heat cooking. It’s also a popular ingredient in baked goods and desserts, as well