Butter
History of Butter
Origin
- Butter was founded 1,500-2,000 years before Christ
- In India
- The first people to eat butter were the Hebrews.
History
- Butter is fat made by churning cream or milk.
- It can be made not only from Cows, but from other animals such as goats, buffalo, sheep.
Different Types of Butter
Cultured Butter
Butter made from fermented cream.
Sweet Cream Butter
Butter made from pasteurized fresh cream.
Raw Cream Butter
Butter made from cultured unpasteurized cream.
Food made with Butter
Interesting Facts
- Butter has been colored yellow since the 14th century.
- India is the largest producer of butter.
- 2 tablespoons of butter have about 8 grams of fat.
Work Cited
- Web. 29 Apr. 2015. <http://www2.wlu.edu/Documents/public_affairs/winterthur.pdf>.
- Web. 29 Apr. 2015. <http://www.refseek.com/documents?q=butter>.
- "Butter | Dairy Product." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 29 Apr. 2015. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/86609/butter>
"Dairy Foods." Dairy Foods. Web. 29 Apr. 2015. <http://drinc.ucdavis.edu/dfoods2.htm>
"Butter Is as Old as History : Butter." Butter Is as Old as History : Butter. Web. 29 Apr. 2015. <http://www.webexhibits.org/butter/history-intro.html>.