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Anhydrous milk fat

Anhydrous milk fat is concentrated butterfat with nearly all water and non-fat solids removed, used in cooking, confectionery, and baked goods.

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About Anhydrous milk fat

Anhydrous milk fat is a concentrated dairy fat made by removing nearly all water and non-fat milk solids from cream or butter. It is typically pale yellow and firm or granular when cool, becoming clear and pourable when warm; its flavour is buttery and rich.

It is used in food manufacturing and cooking where concentrated butterfat is wanted, including confectionery and baked goods. It is sold in solid, semi-solid, or liquid form depending on temperature and handling; it is distinct from butter, which retains water and milk solids.

Ingredient type
whole food

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ghee

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Anhydrous milk fat nutrition & diet

Anhydrous milk fat nutritional value

Butter oil, anhydrous

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
876kcal
Protein
0.3g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
99.5g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Compare analyses for anhydrous milk fat with those for butter or other dairy fats only after accounting for their different water and milk-solids content; formulations and handling can also affect the measured composition.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Butter oil, anhydrous ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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