Is Expensive Butter a scam?

Summary by Krater

The video compares 15 different types of butter ranging in price from $1.28 to over $3.00 per stick, examining butterfat percentage, sodium content, color, and aroma. It concludes that while expensive butter is generally worth the marginal cost increase for its superior flavor and aroma, the choice ultimately depends on personal preference and culinary application.

From the video

Answers: Is expensive butter worth it?

• Butterfat percentage in butter
• Salted vs unsalted butter sodium content
• Butter making process
• Aroma compounds in butter
• Texture changes of butter by temperature

What it concludes

• The highest butterfat percentage found was 85% and the lowest was 80%.
• Salted butters have different amounts of added sodium ranging from 65 mg to 100 mg per 14 g serving.
• Raw cream butter is nearly extinct in the US and rare in Europe, deteriorating after about 10 days unless frozen.
• Expensive butter is generally worth the extra cost because you can smell and taste the difference in aroma and fat content.
• A 5% difference in butterfat content noticeably changes the texture of baked goods.