Butter Blends

Butter blends combine dairy butter with vegetable oils to create a spread that is softer and easier to use straight from the fridge than pure butter, while retaining some of butter’s characteristic flavour. Reduced-calorie versions contain a higher proportion of water and emulsifiers to lower the overall fat content.

They are a practical choice for everyday spreading on toast and sandwiches, and can be used in some cooking applications, though they are not always suitable for baking or high-heat frying due to their higher water content. The flavour sits between butter and margarine.

These blends are widely available in Australian supermarkets and are popular with people who want the taste of butter with a more spreadable texture and lighter feel.

Produced

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How it's made

Butter is blended with one or more refined vegetable oils — commonly canola, sunflower, or olive oil — along with water, emulsifiers (such as lecithin), and sometimes salt and flavourings. The mixture is processed through a votator or similar chilling and crystallisation unit that whips the blend into a smooth, spreadable consistency. The emulsification ensures the water and fat phases remain stable. The finished product is then packaged into tubs or wrapped portions.

Nutrition (per 100g)

Energy 466kcal

Protein 0g

Carbs 0g

Fat 53g

Fibre 0g Sugar 0g

Mass Distribution

1 tbsp is about 13 g — roughly 60 kcal of this.

What it costs the planet (per kilo)

Carbon ≈4.25kg

Freshwater ≈631.83L

Land ≈12.88m²

≈ Estimated — worked out from a category-typical value further up its supply chain. Where this comes from →

Where it comes from

Made from

Mixed Vegetables And Butter, product

In the kitchen

Used as

reduced-calorie cooking fat

Goes well with

bread garlic herbs lemon toast

Classic dishes

Garlic bread
Buttered toast
Pan-fried fish

Where this data comes from

Nutrition data from

USDA

How it was calculated

SR Legacy

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