Ingredient

Clarified Butter

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Clarified butter is used in cooking because it has a higher smoke point than …

What it is

Clarified butter is butter with its water and milk solids removed. It is made by gently heating butter, which causes the water to evaporate and the milk solids to separate. The solids are then skimmed off, leaving pure butterfat.

Why it's used

Clarified butter is used in cooking because it has a higher smoke point than regular butter, meaning it can be heated to higher temperatures without burning. It adds a rich, buttery flavor to foods. It is often found in baked goods, sauces, and dishes where browning is desired.

Health notes

Clarified butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily composed of fat, including saturated fat. While it contains fat-soluble vitamins, it is not typically consumed in amounts large enough to be a significant source of nutrients. JECFA has evaluated butterfat and its derivatives.

Allergen info

Clarified butter is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Clarified Butter

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Haldiram's, Minute Khana Hyderabadi Biryani HALDIRAM SNACKS PVT. LTD. Haldiram's, Minute Khana Hyderabadi Biryani Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 200kcal 3Protein 9Fat 28Carbs STONEFIRE Stonefire, Tandoor Baked Mini Naan Breads & Buns 289kcal 8.9Protein 7.8Fat 46.7Carbs STONEFIRE Stonefire, Tandoor Baked Naan Breads & Buns 302kcal 7.9Protein 7.9Fat 47.6Carbs Dilli Style Rajma Raseela HALDIRAM SNACKS PVT. LTD. Dilli Style Rajma Raseela Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 160kcal 4.7Protein 10Fat 13.3Carbs Naan Whole Grain Authentic Flatbreads STONEFIRE Naan Whole Grain Authentic Flatbreads Breads & Buns 302kcal 7.9Protein 7.9Fat 46.0Carbs Mini Naan STONEFIRE Mini Naan Breads & Buns 289kcal 8.9Protein 7.8Fat 48.9Carbs STONEFIRE Naan Dippers Original Authentic Flatbreads Breads & Buns 300kcal 8Protein 7Fat 52Carbs Mini Naan STONEFIRE Mini Naan Breads & Buns 289kcal 8.9Protein 7.8Fat 48.9Carbs INDIANLIFE Clarified Butter Ghee Butter & Spread High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 857kcal 0Protein 100Fat 0Carbs CHOCOLATE NAIVE Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Chocolate 581kcal 9Protein 36Fat 52Carbs Weisse Mandel ALFRED RITTER GMBH & CO. Weisse Mandel Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 80% DV per serving 574kcal 8.8Protein 38Fat 46Carbs 4TH & HEART Vanilla Bean Ghee Clarified Butter, Vanilla Bean Butter & Spread High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 923kcal 0Protein 100Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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