butterfat

noun

but·ter·fat | \ ˈbə-tər-ˌfat

Definition of butterfat

: 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)

Examples of butterfat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This specific livestock feed supplement, which is federally approved for use in Canada, helps increase the output of the fatty portion of milk, known as butterfat. — Karen Ho, Quartz, "The economics driving Canada’s “buttergate”," 4 Mar. 2021 Jerseys are known for their gentle disposition, and for producing milk with a high butterfat content. — New York Times, "Is Dairy Farming Cruel to Cows?," 29 Dec. 2020 Today Himba women in southern Africa cover their bodies in a mix of butterfat and red ocher, a culturally important tradition that also acts as sunscreen and bug repellent. — Theresa Machemer, National Geographic, "This archaeologist hunts DNA from prehistoric diseases," 8 Sep. 2020 Older cookbooks may refer to it as butterfat, while recent recipes may use the more-common term milkfat. — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "This Wisconsin dairy product (cream) is in high demand (for good reason)," 12 Aug. 2020 Here's what happens: The milk solids separate from the butterfat and sink to the bottom of the pan. — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, "What Is Brown Butter—and Should You Be Using It?," 31 Oct. 2019 The reams of data that can be collected by robotics such a DeLaval Herd Management system, (the University of Connecticut has one) can measure the butterfat and protein content, but also if a cow is pregnant. — Denise Coffey, courant.com, "Robots Do The Milking At Fairholm Farm," 23 Sep. 2019 However, higher butterfat means less water, which could lead to more difficulty handling the dough. — Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, "How to put fancy, high-fat butter to its best use," 21 June 2019 Triple-crème: Soft cheese with added butterfat, like cream. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "The science of cheese: Cleveland doctor making ‘amazing’ artisanal cheeses," 26 June 2019

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