Fat | Vegan Vegetarian Lactose Free Dairy Free

Butter Alternative

Varies (e.g., Elaeis guineensis for palm oil, Glycine max for soybean oil) Allergens: Soy, Coconut, Shea
Butter Alternative

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Varies (e.g., Arecaceae, Fabaceae, Brassicaceae)
  • Primary Cuisine Universal
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Vegetable oils (e.g., palm, coconut, soy, canola)

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Butter Alternative ?

Plant-based fat designed to mimic the flavor, texture, and culinary properties of dairy butter, typically made from vegetable oils.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Butter Alternative ?

Le/La/L'Butter Alternative a un goût neutral to mildly buttery, salty avec des arômes mildly fatty, sometimes artificial butter aroma.

Taste
Neutral to mildly buttery, Salty
Texture
Creamy, Smooth, Solid at room temp, Melts
Aroma
Mildly fatty, Sometimes artificial butter aroma
Acidity
Neutral

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 14g (1 tbsp)
Calories717 kcal
Total Fat80 g
Saturated Fat28 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.3 g
Total Carbohydrate0.1 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium1 mg
Iron0.1 mg
Potassium2 mg

Le secret du chef

For successful baking, ensure your butter alternative is at the correct temperature (e.g., softened for creaming, cold for flaky pastry) just as you would with dairy butter.

Substituts & Proportions pour Butter Alternative

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Butter Alternative est Coconut Oil (refined), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1 (solid for solid). Solid at room temp, neutral flavor (refined), good for baking/frying.

Substituts pour Butter Alternative avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Coconut Oil (refined) Meilleur 1:1 (solid for solid) Solid at room temp, neutral flavor (refined), good for baking/frying.
Ghee (Clarified Butter) 1:1 Dairy but lactose-free, nutty flavor, higher smoke point, good for cooking.
Vegetable Shortening 1:1 Flavorless, creates flakier crusts, higher fat content.
Applesauce (for baking) 1:1 (replaces fat, not flavor/texture entirely) Low-fat, adds moisture in baking, requires recipe adjustment.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Butter Alternative

  1. Choose brands with minimal processing and healthy oils.
  2. Check for "non-hydrogenated" to avoid trans fats.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Butter Alternative ?

  • Toast
  • baked goods
  • sautéed vegetables
  • sauces
  • popcorn.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Butter Alternative ?

Neutral to mildly buttery, Salty Mildly fatty, Sometimes artificial butter aroma

Quel est un bon substitut pour Butter Alternative ?

Le meilleur substitut est Coconut Oil (refined) (1:1 (solid for solid)). Solid at room temp, neutral flavor (refined), good for baking/frying.

Comment choisir et conserver le Butter Alternative ?

Choose brands with minimal processing and healthy oils. Check for "non-hydrogenated" to avoid trans fats.

Ingrédients Fat associés

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