butterfat
noun
but·ter·fat
ˈbə-tər-ˌfat 
: the natural fat of milk and chief constituent of butter consisting essentially of a mixture of glycerides (such as those derived from butyric, capric, caproic, and caprylic acids)
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The higher the butterfat the more premium an ice cream is considered to be and 16 is considered to be super high.
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
Young says the higher butterfat content of cultured butter yields flakier pastries and creamier sauces.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Whole milk is milk that hasn't had any of its butterfat removed.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Cultured butter is often higher in butterfat than sweet cream butter—typically between 82% to 85% butterfat.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
Young says the higher butterfat content of cultured butter yields flakier pastries and creamier sauces.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Whole milk is milk that hasn't had any of its butterfat removed.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Cultured butter is often higher in butterfat than sweet cream butter—typically between 82% to 85% butterfat.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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butterfat
noun
but·ter·fat
-ˌfat
: the natural fat of milk from which butter is made
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