Types of Butter You Probably Never Heard Of
April17,2025
Made with fermented cream, this butter has a tangy, rich flavor and a higher butterfat content. Popular in European cuisines, especially in France.
Cultured Butter
A staple in Indian cooking, ghee is made by simmering butter to remove water and milk solids. It has a nutty aroma, long shelf life, and a high smoke point.
Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Made from goat’s milk, this butter has a slightly tangy taste and is easier to digest for some people compared to cow’s milk butter.
Goat Milk Butter
Rare and luxurious, sheep butter is creamier and has a richer flavor profile — packed with vitamins and often used in gourmet dishes.
Sheep Milk Butter
Air is whipped into the butter to make it light and fluffy. It’s easy to spread, but has less fat per tablespoon.
Whipped Butter
This is regular butter blended with herbs, spices, or aromatics like garlic and lemon zest. Great for steak toppings or melting over vegetables.
Herb or Compound Butter
This is regular butter blended with herbs, spices, or aromatics like garlic and lemon zest. Great for steak toppings or melting over vegetables.
Fruit Butter (Not Actually Butter)
Plant-based alternative made from oils like coconut, avocado, or soy. A popular dairy-free and lactose-free substitute.
Fruit Butter (Not Actually Butter)
Higher butterfat (82–86%) than typical American butter. Made from cultured cream, it's more flavorful and ideal for baking and pastries.