9 Facts That You May Not Know About Butter

Did you know that, in addition to being part of the ingredients in our recipes, butter can also help us to alleviate different conditions if we apply it topically?

Butter is a food that is obtained from milk, generally cow’s milk. It has a soft texture and a mild flavor and it is a perfect product to consume raw and cooked.

For many, it is a perfect base to prepare various dishes. And it is that in many countries it is used instead of oil. In addition, it is also a fundamental ingredient in baking.

If you want to know more about this food, write down these data.

1. There are different types of butters

There are certainly  two types of butter, it can be made from the milk of various animals (cow, sheep, goat …). However, its preparation is practically the same.

• Sweet: made after the acidification of the milk cream. It is the most traditional butter and the one that is used the most.
• Acid: It is obtained before the acidification of the milk cream.

2. The properties of butter depend on the feeding of the animal

Not all butters have the same properties. In this way, the nutrients they contain are closely related to the diet of the animal from which the fat is extracted to make this food. And it is that the fat-soluble vitamins, A and D, are next to the fat of the animal.

It should be remembered that vitamin D is a nutrient deficient in the general population. Its regular intake is linked to a reduction in the risk of developing complex diseases in the medium and long term, according to an article published in the journal “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology.”

3. Butter is low in calcium

Despite being a product derived from dairy, butter is a food that has little calcium. At least, the content of this mineral is much lower than that found in milk, yogurts and cheese.

4. India, the ‘queen’ of butter

The country that consumes and produces the most butter is India. So much so that almost half of their milk production goes to the production of this product that they call “ghee”.

5. Butter owes its color to beta-carotene

The yellowish tone of this food is the result of beta-carotene, a chemical compound that helps to stimulate the body’s immune system, according to a study published in 2018, and which is present in this dairy product. Without a doubt, another reason to eat it.

6. Butter relieves foot pain

Butter can also  help ease your sore feet. If you feel discomfort in this part of the body, do not hesitate to rub a little of this product in the area that bothers you, giving small massages.

Then you just have to wrap the area with a hot and humid towel and that’s it. You will feel a relief since the texture of the butter will facilitate the massage and the hot towel will be pleasant.

7. Extends the life of the cheese

Many times we buy cheese and it ends up going bad because it takes a long time to consume it. To avoid it, we just have to spread a little butter on it. In this way we will create a protective layer that will prolong its useful life, so we will be able to keep it in perfect condition for longer.

8. It can be a great moisturizer

Butter can be a great moisturizer. To see for yourself you just have to use it as a shaving cream when you want to shave. If you need an extra supply of hydration, try using it as a hair conditioner; Of course, to avoid greasing remember to apply it only on the tips.

9. It is a satisfying food

Butter is a product that will help you fill up quickly. And it is that thanks to its protein content, in addition to fat and fiber, it will help you satisfy your appetite for longer. So, spread it on toast and you will notice how it takes longer to get hungry again.

Butter, a food that can sometimes replace oil

Now that you know a little more about butter, you can better know how to introduce it into your diet. And it is a fatty food but with endless properties that cannot be ignored, so do not hesitate to introduce it into your life.

Beyond its health benefits , it also has a series of advantages when taking certain actions, making it a doubly useful product. If you want to nourish your skin and benefit from such a food, a little butter a day will make your body notice the difference.