No, Danpak (Lidl's brand) is generally not pure, real butter; it's a blended spread containing butter mixed with rapeseed oil to make it softer and more spreadable straight from the fridge, differentiating it from pure butter products like Lurpak, though some of its variants (like block versions) might be pure butter, so always check the label. It's designed as a budget-friendly alternative, similar to Aldi's Nordpak, using oil to reduce cost and fat content.
For the most part, contrary to a lot of what you will hear, butter is butter. As long as it actually says butter, it is real butter. A lot of people call margarine butter, but a margarine packet doesn't say butter anywhere on it. Except for Aldi's “Butter”.
The healthiest butter in Australia is generally considered grass-fed butter, like Westgold, due to its higher omega-3s and CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), but for a heart-healthier choice, nutritionally dense spreads with plant sterols or lower saturated fat, such as those with olive oil or canola, are often recommended over traditional butter by dietitians. Always check nutrition panels for low saturated fat and trans fat, especially with Western Star or Devondale if choosing dairy.
64% Butter (milk), 26% Rapeseed Oil, Water, 0.9% Salt.
Lurpak – Taste Test Results Are In! In a blind test with 67 people, Aldi's Nordpak came out on top: • 84% loved its smooth, creamy texture • Less than half the price of Lurpak (£2.18 vs. £4.75) • Easy to spread with well-balanced flavour Lurpak scored well, but is it worth paying double?
Seven Sons Farms' butter is a unique experience that just about anyone can enjoy. Why? Well, our cows produce A2 milk, and are pasture-raised, 100% grass-fed.
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Statement from Castle Dairies who produce Danpak.
An Act of Congress that was approved March 4, 1923 defines butter as being “made exclusively from milk or cream or both, with or without common salt and with or without additional coloring matter and contains not less than 80% by weight of milkfat, all tolerances allowed for.” In addition to salted and unsalted butter, ...
Lurpak® Slightly Salted Butter is made from 100% fresh milk. We take the cream from the milk and churn until it turns into butter, just adding a pinch of salt. A distinctive, creamy, delicate, and fresh taste. Suitable for vegetarians.
Any butter labeled as "pure butter," "100% butter," or simply "butter," made from cream and salt (or no salt), with no added oils, gums, or thickeners, is 100% butter, like Mainland, Western Star, or The Butter People, and is used for cooking, baking, or spreading. Always check the ingredients list for "cream and salt" and no oils, ensuring it's natural, grass-fed if desired, and free from additives for true 100% purity.
There's a lot of conflicting information about saturated fats. Should I eat them or not? The American Heart Association recommends limiting saturated fats to less than 6% of total calories. Saturated fats are found in butter, cheese, red meat, other animal-based foods and tropical oils.
A closer read reveals there are two versions of “Beautifully Butterfully Salted Butter” made for Aldi by rivals Fonterra and Murray Goulburn. If either of them wins it will be interesting to see how Aldi explains to their customers which half of its award-winning butter is which.
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1- Hot water test: Take a piece of butter and drop it into a glass of hot water. If the butter melts by shrinking in one piece, it is real. If it breaks into pieces while melting in water, it is fake. 2- Cutting test: Touch the butter you took out of the refrigerator with a knife.
There's plant “butter” made from oat milk or avocado oil, dairy butters mixed with olive oil, buttery yogurt spreads, and more. Their unhealthy trans fat is long gone, their fats usually do better than regular butter (more good fats, less bad), and their taste keeps getting better.
Grass-fed butter is a rich source of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid associated with potential anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have suggested that CLA might aid in reducing inflammation and supporting the immune system, making grass-fed butter an ally in the battle against inflammation.
Their version called Danpak is half the price and double the flavour of Lurpak and treble the flavour of the Aldi version.
The "best" butter in Australia depends on preference (artisan vs. mainstream, cultured vs. regular), but top contenders include Pepe Saya, Meander Valley, Lard Ass, and Duck River Meadows for premium/artisan quality, while Western Star offers excellent mainstream cultured options, praised for richness, traditional methods, and grass-fed sourcing for healthier fats.
LURPAK® QUALITY BUTTER SINCE 1901
We have had an uncompromising approach to making real, quality lactic butter since 1901. Made only with the highest quality ingredients Lurpak® butter has a distinctive, creamy delicate and fresh taste.
The Aldi £13 rule refers to the UK supermarket's decision, effective September 2025, to pay its store assistants a minimum of £13 per hour (rising to £13.02 nationally and £14.33 within the M25), making it the first UK supermarket to reach this rate, with further increases for length of service, plus providing paid breaks.
Lurpak is UK's number 1 butter and spreadable brand and has been making real quality butter since 1901. Made with only high quality natural ingredients - 100% fresh milk, pressed rapeseed oil, water and salt - making it the perfect texture to spread straight from the fridge, saving time and effort in the kitchen.
We use Bill of Lading data to understand ALDI Grocery Stores's trade in goods. In 2025, ALDI Grocery Stores's top imported product was Baked Goods, with a total of 467 units, accounting for 6.12% of its total imports. Most of the imports originated from China (4,718 shipments, 61.8% of the total).