How to Recognize Real Butter? 3-Step Quality Check
Not all butter you see on supermarket shelves is the same. So, how will you choose the real, additive-free, and delicious butter that will be the star of your table? Here are 3 simple tests you should know to avoid paying for fake products:
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Melting Test: Real butter melts smoothly in a pan and produces very little foam, releasing a light nutty aroma. If the butter foams excessively and separates into water and fat, it may contain a high proportion of water and other additives.
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Room Temperature Test: Natural butter does not become rock-hard immediately after being taken out of the fridge, but it also does not become runny at room temperature. When cut with a knife, it should show a smooth, creamy resistance.
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Smell and Color: Real butter should have a slight yellow hue that can vary with the season and a light creamy smell from fresh milk. Excessively white or overly bright yellow colors are a sign of additives.