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Butter

Churning cream separates butterfat from buttermilk, a traditional dairy technique.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp & Rice
From our recipe: Garlic Butter Shrimp & Rice

US season & availability

Available year-round in US supermarkets; not a local harvest calendar.

How to choose

Use unsalted butter when specified so salt can be controlled separately.

How to store

Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below and follow the package’s date and opened-storage guidance.

Prep with confidence

For crisp topping, keep butter cold; for sautéing, watch closely as milk solids brown.

Nutrition reference · per 100 g

Food form in this reference: Unsalted butter

Values are for 100 g of the USDA reference food named below, not a serving or the recipe shown. Raw/cooked state, edible portion, variety and brand matter. Missing values are omitted, never treated as zero.

100 g is a comparison basis, not a suggested portion — especially for salt, oil, spices and sweeteners.

Energy
717 kcal
Fat
81.11 g
Carbohydrate
0.06 g
Protein
0.85 g
Fiber
0 g
Sodium
11 mg
More reported vitamins & minerals
Calcium
24 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
684 µg RAE
Iron
0.02 mg
Potassium
24 mg
Vitamin C
0 mg

USDA reference food (original record): Butter, without salt
USDA FoodData Central · SR Legacy · FDC ID 173430 · 100 g

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