Aa Sweet Cream Butter

Sweet cream butter is a dairy product made from cream that has not soured or been cultured. It is churned from pasteurized cream, separating the butterfat from the buttermilk. The resulting butter is typically high in fat content, often around 80% or more.

Manufacturers use sweet cream butter for its rich flavor and creamy texture. It acts as a fat source, contributes to tenderness in baked goods, and adds moisture and flavor to a wide variety of foods. It is commonly found in cookies, cakes, pastries, sauces, and as a spread.

Sweet cream butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It is a source of saturated fat, and dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fat intake. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated butter, and it is considered a traditional food ingredient with a long history of safe consumption. Evidence does not link typical consumption of butter to adverse health effects.