Zoe's Meats — "EUROPEAN STYLE" FRESH, RICH & SILKY BUTTER, "EUROPEAN STYLE"
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Na | 0 MG | 0% |
About "EUROPEAN STYLE" FRESH, RICH & SILKY BUTTER, "EUROPEAN STYLE"
European Style Fresh Butter from Zoe's Meats Inc is a cultured butter product made from pasteurized cream and lactic acid, following the European production tradition that is distinct from the standard American sweet cream butter method. The designation European style indicates a higher butterfat content and a cultured character developed through the addition of lactic acid.
American butter is required to contain at least 80 percent butterfat by law, while European-style butters typically range from 82 to 86 percent butterfat, with premium varieties reaching as high as 87 percent. This higher fat content results in less water, which produces a richer flavor and a lower moisture content that makes the butter perform differently in baking, where European-style butter can create flakier pastry and more tender croissants due to the lower water content during lamination.
Lactic acid is either directly added or produced through controlled bacterial culture of the cream before churning. This culturing process develops a mild tangy, complex flavor distinct from the neutral, clean taste of uncultured sweet cream butter. French, Danish, and other European butter traditions have historically been built on cultured products.
At 714 calories per 14-milliliter serving with 78.6 grams of fat and no protein or carbohydrates, this is a pure fat product as expected for a butter. The caloric density is high, which is inherent to the category.
The attribution of this butter product to Zoe's Meats Inc is an unusual brand alignment in the USDA database, as Zoe's is primarily a cured meat brand. This may reflect a private-label arrangement or a database registration anomaly. European-style cultured butter is broadly appreciated among home bakers and professional chefs for its superior performance in pastry applications.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: PASTEURIZED CREAM, LACTIC ACID
Dietary Information
"EUROPEAN STYLE" FRESH, RICH & SILKY BUTTER, "EUROPEAN STYLE" is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 714 calories per 100 grams, "EUROPEAN STYLE" FRESH, RICH & SILKY BUTTER, "EUROPEAN STYLE" gets 0% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 99% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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