Uses of Butter

Butter plays a prominent role in cooking in many countries, as it gives an unequalled taste and flavour to food. It is used particularly in sauces and pastries (buttercream, puff pastry). It is a basic ingredient in breads and sandwiches and also used in baking and grilling. It burns at a lower heat than oil or margarine and its fat decomposes between 120 and 130°C. Butter heated to a high heat will have an indigestible and unappealing brownish colour. However, when combined with oil,butter will decompose less rapidly. It is used for the preparation of ghee, ice cream and recombined milk. It is also used in medicines, cosmetics and during worship.