Clarified butter is made by heating butter to its melting point and then allowing it to cool; after settling, the remaining components separate by density. At the top, whey proteins form a skin, which is …

1 day ago · Butter, a yellow-to-white solid emulsion of fat globules, water, and inorganic salts produced by churning the cream from cows’ milk. Butter has long been used as a spread and as a cooking fat. …

Jul 25, 2025 · Find out what the research says about butter, who should avoid it, and how it may affect your health.

5 days ago · The healthiest butter options include grass-fed, organic, whipped, and plant-based spreads. These offer more nutrients and fewer additives than regular butter.

Sep 20, 2023 · Butter is a dairy product composed of three elements: butterfat, water, and milk solids. It’s made by churning milk or cream—typically from cows, though sometimes from other animals like …

Oct 9, 2025 · CR's guide to the various types of butter will help you sort out which butter is best for different uses and whether butter is good for you.

Jul 21, 2025 · The right butter can add richness to baked goods, depth to sautéed dishes, and be downright indulgent on a thick slice of toast. To uncover the standouts, we tested 17 widely available …

Dec 8, 2025 · Butter is mostly saturated fat, so is it okay to eat every day? Find out what happens when you eat butter regularly, plus what nutrients it provides.

Butter Science 101: Basic Lipid Chemistry and Butter Structure Butter consumption continues to increase in the United States. Data from the USDA Economic Research Service shows that in 2019, …

Includes illustrated directions for making butter at home. From the ancient Fertile Crescent to the present day, butter has symbolized the powerful, life giving and sacred, the good, the happy, the …