In the past, margarine was considered a healthier choice, but now many experts argue that butter is a better option due to its minimal processing and lower artificial additives.
Despite the variety of butter brands available in supermarkets, selecting the right one can be overwhelming.
Four top chefs unanimously recommended Kerrygold butter as their preferred brand, which is priced around £2.60 in most supermarkets.
Kerrygold butter is produced from cows in Ireland that graze on grass, resulting in a rich and flavorful product.
The cows are fed grass in the summer and silage, a nutrient-rich feed made from fermented summer grass, in the winter.
Renowned chefs praised Kerrygold for its quality, with Melissa King describing it as her go-to butter for everyday cooking due to its high fat content and versatility.
Ann Ziata also endorsed Kerrygold for its rich flavor and spreadability even when chilled, attributing its qualities to the grass-fed Irish cows.
The butter’s golden hue and grassy taste come from the high beta-carotene and omega-3 fatty acids in the milk of the Irish cows.
Chef-instructor Trung Vu highlighted the benefits of European-style butter with higher fat content for rich flavors and better performance in baking.
Joe Sasto recommended unsalted Kerrygold for baking, emphasizing the control it offers over salt content in dishes.
While traditional butter is favored by top chefs for its luxurious taste, many consumers opt for spreadable options lower in saturated fat for heart health.
However, spreadable butters are often considered ultra-processed due to the addition of mixed vegetable oils, emulsifiers, preservatives, and artificial flavors, which can pose health risks like obesity and type 2 diabetes.