DAIRY MASTER ENTITY
Unsalted Butter
Churned cream containing at least 80% butterfat, water, and milk solids. Essential for flakiness in pastry and flavor enrichment in savory dishes.
Known Aliases:buttersweet cream butter
Density & Kitchen Volume Conversions
Exact Culinary Density: 0.959 g/ml
Allows precision volumetric to mass calculations for baking and sauce emulsions.
| Volume Unit | Weight (Grams) | Weight (Ounces) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Level Cup | 227 g | 8.01 oz |
| 1 Level Tablespoon (tbsp) | 14.2 g | 0.50 oz |
| 1 Level Teaspoon (tsp) | 4.7 g | 0.17 oz |
Recommended Ingredient Substitutes
Coconut Oil
Ratio: 1:1Best chilled for pastry; subtle coconut flavor.
Olive Oil
Ratio: 3/4 tbsp per 1 tbsp butterBest for liquid fat sautéing, not laminated pastry.
Storage & Food Preservation
Keep refrigerated in wrapper or butter dish. Freeze up to 6 months.
Typical Shelf Life: 1 to 3 months refrigerated
Nutrition Panel (Per 100g)
Calories717 kcal
Protein0.9g
Total Carbohydrates0.1g
Dietary Fiber0g
Sugars0.1g
Total Fat81.1g
Sodium11mg
Standard USDA FoodData Central reference values.