Fat/Oil | Vegan Vegetarian Lactose Free

Imitation Butter

N/A (Processed Food, often containing various oils) Allergens: Soy
Imitation Butter

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Varies (e.g., Poaceae for corn oil, Brassicaceae for canola oil)
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Vegetable Oils (e.g., Soybean, Palm, Canola), Water, Salt, Flavorings

¿Qué es Imitation Butter?

A processed food product designed to mimic the flavor and texture of butter, typically made from vegetable oils and flavorings.

¿A qué sabe Imitation Butter?

Imitation Butter tiene un sabor buttery, salty, mildly sweet con aromas mildly buttery, oily.

Taste
Buttery, Salty, Mildly Sweet
Texture
Smooth, Creamy, Spreads easily, Melts
Aroma
Mildly buttery, Oily
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 14g (1 tbsp)
Calories720 kcal
Total Fat80 g
Saturated Fat20 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.5 g
Total Carbohydrate1 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium0 mg
Iron0 mg
Potassium0 mg

El Secreto del Chef

While good for spreading, imitation butter may not brown or caramelize like real butter, affecting the final flavor profile in some dishes.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Imitation Butter

El mejor sustituto para Imitation Butter es Margarine, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Very similar in use and composition, often used interchangeably.

Sustitutos para Imitation Butter con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Margarine Mejor 1:1 Very similar in use and composition, often used interchangeably.
Shortening 1:1 Good for flakiness in baking, but lacks the buttery flavor.
Coconut Oil (refined) 1:1 Dairy-free solid fat, neutral flavor for cooking and baking.
Olive Oil 1 cup butter : 3/4 cup olive oil For cooking or sautéing, but changes flavor and texture significantly.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Imitation Butter

Check ingredient labels for specific dietary needs (e.g., soy-free, palm oil-free).

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Imitation Butter?

  • Toast
  • Baking
  • Sautéing
  • Spreading
  • Sauces.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Imitation Butter?

Buttery, Salty, Mildly Sweet Mildly buttery, Oily

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Imitation Butter?

El mejor sustituto es Margarine (1:1). Very similar in use and composition, often used interchangeably.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Imitation Butter?

Check ingredient labels for specific dietary needs (e.g., soy-free, palm oil-free).

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