What is Sweet Cream Butter?
Butter is made by removing the cream from whole milk, agitating it to separate the fat, adding a bit of salt, and then refrigerating the end product. In the United States, “sweet cream butter” usually, but not always, contains salt.CreamSweet cream butter is made from fresh cream, separated from whole milk by high-speed mechanical separators. This cream is not allowed to “ripen,” or sour.SaltSweet cream butter usually has a small amount of salt added as a preservative, to inhibit the formation of lactic acid. It is more perishable than salted butter, but less so than unsalted butter.DescriptionSweet cream butter has a mild flavor with only a hint of saltiness. It can be pale, almost white in color or a brighter yellow. It has a fresh-dairy aroma but can develop an off-odor if not refrigerated properly.UsesSweet cream butter is prized by cooks and chefs.
