BUTTER. Butter is made by churning milk fat. It has a solid, waxy texture and varies in color from almost white to deep yellow. It is mostly made from cow's milk, but water buffalo milk is used in the Indian subcontinent, yak milk in the Himalayas, and sheep milk in centra Asial. Butter is an important food in North America, Europe and western and central Asia but is of lesser importance in the rest of the world.
A little butter goes a long way. For thousands of years, it’s been the natural way to bring out the best in food. It enhances, tenderizes, glazes and adds moisture to everything it touches. With no more calories and fat than margarine or vegetable oil, a pat of butter makes everything you prepare taste better. That’s why butter is a versatile ingredient prized by discerning chefs and home cooks alike. It boasts a rich flavour, sublime smoothness and a unique ability to boost and harmonize tastes. There’s no getting around it: nothing pleases the palate like butter!