Ukrainians were told how to distinguish butter from a fake: look for just two words.

How to recognize quality butter

Ukrainians were told what to pay attention to in order to avoid counterfeit butter.

As reported by 'Hvylya', this is mentioned in a TSn material.

In fact, choosing quality butter is not as difficult as it may seem at first glance. The most important thing is to carefully study the product's composition. Real butter should contain only milk fat, without any additives. This is the main sign by which you can distinguish a quality product from a fake.

The first thing to do is to carefully read the name on the package. Make sure you are buying butter and not a spread or margarine.

Next, you need to study the composition. If you see in it vegetable fat replacer (VFR), it is better to set such a product aside – this is a clear sign of poor quality. You should also be wary of any vegetable oils in the composition – whether sunflower, rapeseed, or palm oil. The same applies to various food additives and preservatives.

Quality butter is made exclusively from milk fat, without any additives. Any vegetable additives not only worsen the taste but also significantly reduce the product's quality. Such products can no longer be called real butter.

You should also not chase the cheapest option, as the production of real butter requires a large amount of milk and cannot be too cheap. If you see a price that is significantly lower than the average on the market, this should raise your concern – the manufacturer may be using cheap substitutes. Of course, there are honest discounts, but in other cases, a low price is a reason to think.

If you buy butter by weight, pay attention to its appearance. Quality butter should have a uniform delicate texture and a natural light yellow color. Excessive crumbliness or an unnaturally bright color should raise suspicion – this may indicate that dyes or foreign fats have been added to the product.

We remind you that prices for a popular vegetable have jumped by a quarter.