Chive & Garlic Butter

Chive & garlic butter is a flavored butter made by blending butter with finely chopped chives and garlic. The butter provides a creamy base, while the chives and garlic add a savory, aromatic flavor. It is typically made by combining softened butter with the aromatics and then chilling it to firm up.

Manufacturers use chive & garlic butter to add a rich, savory flavor to a variety of dishes. It is often used as a spread for bread, a topping for cooked meats and vegetables, or as an ingredient in sauces and marinades. It is commonly found in prepared meals, deli items, and seafood dishes.

Butter is a dairy product and a source of fat. Chives and garlic are vegetables with a long history of culinary use. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally recognizes butter as safe (GRAS) when used as intended. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated the components of butter and garlic, and chives, generally finding them safe for consumption. No significant health concerns are associated with typical consumption of chive & garlic butter.