Ingredient

And The Following: Buttermilk

Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and tenderizes baked goods like biscuits, pancakes, and cakes …

This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: Buttermilk.

What is And The Following: Buttermilk?

Buttermilk is the liquid left over after churning butter from cream. Traditionally, it was the sour milk left after making butter. Modern "cultured" buttermilk is made by adding a bacterial culture to milk, which sours it and thickens it.

Is And The Following: Buttermilk vegan?

No. And The Following: Buttermilk is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.

Is And The Following: Buttermilk gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is And The Following: Buttermilk a major allergen?

Buttermilk is derived from milk and is therefore a major allergen.

What is And The Following: Buttermilk used for?

Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and tenderizes baked goods like biscuits, pancakes, and cakes due to its acidity.

Is And The Following: Buttermilk safe?

Buttermilk is a dairy product and a source of calcium and protein.

Why it's used

Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and tenderizes baked goods like biscuits, pancakes, and cakes due to its acidity. It can also be used as a marinade for meats or as a base for salad dressings and dips.

Health notes

Buttermilk is a dairy product and a source of calcium and protein. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated similar dairy products. Typical consumption as part of a balanced diet is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Buttermilk is derived from milk and is therefore a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain And The Following: Buttermilk

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Last updated: October 5, 2026

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