While Lurpak is a top contender globally, the next best-selling butter often depends on the region, but Kerrygold (Irish), Land O'Lakes (US), Western Star (Australia), and even store brands like Aldi's 'Beautifully Butterfully' frequently rank high in popularity, with Kerrygold often praised for its grass-fed quality and Land O'Lakes dominating the US market for its classic taste and varieties.
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.
Top 5 Butter Brands in the US in 2024
Chefs' Pick for Favorite Butter
Kerrygold Unsalted Pure Irish Butter came out as the clear winner among chefs. The combination of flavor, ease of use and high fat content make it the best overall choice for everyday butter.
In 2018, Lurpak was even dubbed, 'best butter in the world' at the World Championship Cheese Contest, beating competition from over 30 other leading butters to take the title.
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.
Best French better, better than danish Lurpak
I did a taste test between President n Lurpak. Frankly, President has a richer n creamier taste for both unsalted versions. However, for the salted versions, there isn't that much difference.
CHEF GORDON RAMSAY USES DAIRY FREE BECEL® PLANT BUTTER TO SHOW HOME COOKS HOW TO ELEVATE THEIR COOKING AND BAKING.
Best Butters in the World
Jean-Yves Bordier's butters are kitchen stables of top Michelin star restaurants such as L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon and Alain Ducasse.
Westland Milk Products, based in Hokitika, New Zealand, is the partner behind Costco's Kirkland Signature grass-fed butter.
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.
The most expensive butter in Australia often comes from small-batch artisans, with Madeleine Signature Butter by Jack Gaffney noted for high prices (around $12 for 120g) for its quality, while imported French butters like Lescure or Isigny St. Mere at specialty grocers also command high prices (around $10 for 250g), far exceeding standard supermarket brands. Premium Australian cultured butters from brands like Pepe Saya and Meander Valley also sit at the higher end.
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.
The Best Butter, According to Chefs
Todd English, a four-time James Beard Award-winning chef, likes that Kerrygold is made with milk from dairy cows that are predominantly grass fed. The result? Rich, complex, and nutty flavors and a sublimely smooth butter that stands out compared to ones made from grain-fed cows.
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.
Some butter types, like grass-fed and organic, have more nutrients and fewer additives. Butter can be part of a balanced diet, but some types offer more nutrients and fewer additives than others. Grass-fed, organic, and whipped butter are among the healthiest options to consider.
Key Takeaways. Kerrygold is our panel of pro bakers and pastry chefs' favorite butter for baking. They praise the butter's higher fat content, rich flavor, and wide availability.
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Mary Berry always uses stork soft margarine, so do I, I went to a show years ago , and I spotted the spread, she was not advertising it.
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.
Arla Foods and Australian firm F Mayer Imports have established a joint venture to market Castello cheese, Lurpak butter, and other Arla products Down Under.
When you use salted butter, the added seasoning ultimately ends up in your food, affecting its flavor. That's why many people say unsalted is the best butter for baking and some prefer salted butter for cooking and spreading.