
Butter, Margarine and The Flavored Butter Revolution
August 28, 2024Battle of the spreads–the question whether butter or margarine is better for our health or consumption is a matter of controversy across every kitchen, and for long years. Margarine when developed, was considered as a healthy alternative to butter. It is made from vegetable oils like soybean and canola using hydrogenation. Hydrogenation is a process where these oils are heated at high temperatures in order to make them solid. This is what resulted in trans fat and is actually harmful for our body and directly impact the cholesterol levels.
Butter on the other hand is made by constantly churning milk, cream and salt. This is a natural process and makes butters rich, smooth and the most sought after option for cooking and baking . Yes, there has been a debate around the health benefits of butter too, however, when used in moderation, it can help make anything from desserts like cakes to savoury foods like soups.
When it comes to choosing between Butter and Margarine, the answer is not as easy as it may seem. Reason– it depends on your health, taste, dietary needs and preferences. Let us break it down for you
Saturated Fats & Trans Fats- Friend or Foe?
Butter is high in saturated fats while margarine consists of trans fats. While over time, there have been many trans-fat-free alternatives, it’s not something that many chefs or doctors recommend. On the other hand, it has been researched that Butter is not as much of a dietary villain as it has always been considered as it also contains soluble fats like Vitamins A,D,E and K, which is essential for many bodily functions. Butter also contains butyrate, a fatty acid that has anti-inflammatory properties.
The Flavoured Revolution
As many of you would have read and know that margarine also comes in varied flavours, but what has taken the culinary world by storm are flavoured butters. Presenting Gourmelt Foods, a gourmet brand that has launched a series of flavoured butters made from fresh herbs, spices and fruits, giving the flavourful twist that your routine kitchen needs.
Flavoured butters are as rich and creamy as normal butters and in fact an easier alternative for normal butter and offers an extensive possibilities of what you can cook and serve on the table.
To add to that, it also adds the nutrient value of those ingredients to the dish. For instance, Gourmelt’s Roasted Garlic and Herbs Butter is made by slow-roasting garlic, onions and herbs and can be used to make white variety of dishes like Poha, Pasta, Upma and many more.
Though there are varied flavoured butters available in stores across, at Gourmelt, we make fresh batches of flavoured butters ranging from sweet flavoured butters like Blueberry, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Espresso and savoury butters like Pesto Butter, Lemon Masala Butter, Roasted Garlic and Herbs Butter, Peri Peri Butter, and Onion and Mushroom Butter. Now, you can shop flavoured butter online and have it delivered anywhere in India.
So, Which is Better?
Coming back to the discussion whether butter, margarine, or flavoured butter is better, in all honesty, it depends on what you’re looking for:
Butter is ideal for the ones who prefer natural ingredients, love flavour; Margarine might help reduce cholesterol, but only when one chooses a non-trans-fat brand. Flavoured butters are the perfect choice for the ones looking to add some gourmet flair to the daily, mundane meals and open to elevating their tastes