Butter

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Butter

Macadamia butter is a spoonable spread made by grinding roasted or raw macadamia kernels until their soft oils turn the mass glossy and almost whipped. Good jars taste like concentrated macadamia ice cream—sweet, buttery, and mild—with a looser set than peanut butter because the oil is so soft at room temperature. Natural styles separate as oil rises; stabilised jars stay uniform but can taste blander. A light roast deepens aroma; a dark roast muddies the pale luxury colour. Spread on toast, thin into dairy-free sauces, or bake into cookies. Warm gently only— scorching ruins delicate oil in seconds. Quality butter smells clean and sweet; grey oil rings or varnish aroma mean discard. Keep cool after opening. Pieces-grade kernels make excellent butter without wasting style-0 wholes.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BakingFreshSaucesSoftened

Traits

EmulsifiedRichSoftSpreadable

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 571

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 51.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 7.35 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 28.8 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 13.3 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 5.17 mg
  • Salt 0.01 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 18 g
  • Dietary Fibre 7.85 g
  • Total Sugars 4.19 g
  • Complex / starch 4.85 g
  • Protein 17.6 g
  • Water 4.14 g
Detailed nutrients

Butter of Macadamia: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

Macadamia pastes and butters entered confectionery and later natural-food markets.

Specialty macadamia butters expanded in premium retail alongside other tree-nut spreads.

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