Unsalted butter

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Butter is an essential ingredient in the kitchen. But when a recipe calls for salted or unsalted butter, does it really matter which one you use? The answer: it depends. Just like any butter, unsalted butter is made from cream which is churned until the fat separates from the liquid. This liquid is known as buttermilk. The result is the semi-solid, sweet fat that we call butter. When it comes to unsalted vs. salted, as you might expect, the major difference is salt of course! Unsalted butter is simply butter without any added salt. It has a mild sweetness and a less saltier taste than salted butter. But this lack of salt also impacts the butter’s shelf life. Because salt acts as a preservative, unsalted butter has a shorter shelf life than its saltier counterpart. Unsalted butter also has no sodium compared to one tablespoon of salted butter which has 90mg of sodium. So if you’re watching your salt intake, it’s best to stick with unsalted. In general, unsalted and salted butter can be used interchangeably. However, there are certain times where unsalted butter is the better choice for the job at hand. This is particularly true in baking. Because unsalted butter doesn’t contain any added salt, it’s easier to maintain control over the flavor by adding salt separately and letting the sweet creaminess of the butter shine through. On the other hand, salted butter is best used as a table butter and for general cooking.

Unsalted butter nutrition and vitamin info per 100g

Energy	717	kcal
Total Fat	81.11000061035156	g
Carbohydrate Total	0.05999999865889549	g
Sugars	0.05999999865889549	g
Protein	0.8500000238418579	g
Sodium	11	mg
Fiber	0	g

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Unsalted butter is ideal for baking.
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If you need slightly softened butter do not put it in the microwave. Heat water in a cup in the microwave and then tip the water out. Place the butter into a hot cup and wait until it is soft enough.
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Butter can be stored for up to one to two days at room temperature, up to two months in the refrigerator or up to 9 months in the freezer.
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For pastry preparation use cold butter.
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Best way to store butter is on a butter dish in the fridge or wrapped in its foil package.