Butter is included in the diet of almost all people. It is difficult to refuse a sandwich with this fragrant tender product. It is important to know the shelf life of the butter in order to keep it fresh as long as possible and not regret the wasted money for it.
How much butter can be stored
Shelf life of butter in factory packaging at a storage temperature of +5 to -5 ° C, depending on the type of product:
- Yaroslavl, tea, dessert or with fillers - 30 days .;
- other varieties - 20 days .;
- sandwich - 15 days.
Butter is stored at an air humidity of not more than 80%, since increased humidity contributes to the development of mold in the product.
Shelf life of butter purchased by weight is determined by the type of packaging for storage:
- in parchment paper - 10 days .;
- in foil packaging - 20 days .;
- in plastic cups or boxes - 15 days.
Foil serves as the best packaging for butter, the taste of the product does not deteriorate, it does not turn yellow longer and does not go rancid.
Shelf life of butter in packs of factory production can be from 1 to 3 months.
Real butter is a rather perishable product. The shelf life of butter, in comparison with the counterfeit containing vegetable oils, is significantly different. Butter containing vegetable fats can be stored for more than 3 months. The shorter the shelf life of the butter, the less chemistry in it. Counterfeits are stored much longer due to the preservatives in their composition.
How to store butter
It is best to store the oil in a refrigerator at a temperature close to 0 ° C. The best packaging for storing butter in the refrigerator is foil or parchment. Sealed containers or nipples made of porcelain, stainless steel, ceramics are also great for storage. But the food film should be discarded, since it practically does not protect the product from air, which promotes the growth of bacteria in the product.
Oil should be placed away from pungent products, as it has the ability to absorb odors.
Without loss of consumer qualities in the refrigerator, oil can lie for about 3 weeks. If it is necessary to store it longer, it is recommended to change the packaging, for example, transfer it to a container, oiler or other foil.
Also, the oil can be frozen, while its shelf life is increased to a year.
Without a refrigerator, oil can be saved by wrapping it in foil or parchment and placing it in strong saline or vinegar under a press. You can also wrap a piece of oil in a cloth soaked in vinegar. And if possible, place in a cool place, remove from direct sunlight.
How to choose natural and high-quality butter
In order to buy this product with confidence, you need to look at what regulatory document made butter. GOST 32261-2013 regulates the quality and characteristics of butter in Russia.
If the manufacturer puts GOST 32261-2013 on a pack, then this means that you have a high-quality product, with a clean creamy taste, and most importantly - without vegetable fats. Some manufacturers may resort to tricks and put on the packaging the inscription GOST, but without numbers. This is an advertising move, it is necessary to carefully study the labeling and composition of the product. And make sure that the oil is really made in accordance with GOST or is it an advertisement.
It also states that only cream, milk, buttermilk, salt, bacterial starter cultures and dye may be part of butter. Thus, the marking “Butter. GOST 32261-2013 "says that the product is completely natural, this is definitely not a spread.
The name “Butter” should be indicated on the package of butter, and not “butter”, “butter”, etc. If you saw such a name, you should immediately beware, because it is not a natural product, but it contains additives plant origin.
Oil, spread or margarine - what to choose?
Butter is a fatty and high-calorie product. This is more of a delicacy than a food base. Its main disadvantages are high calorie content, high cholesterol and high cost.
Margarine was invented as a cheap butter substitute. Also, the shelf life is higher. It contains transisomers of fatty acids that are harmful to humans. The only benefit of margarine is the absence of cholesterol.
The spread contains neither cholesterol, nor trans isomers, but it contains emulsifiers, dyes. Producing a quality spread is quite expensive. Therefore, today on the market there are a lot of substandard counterfeit products. For dietary purposes, butter is inferior to a quality spread, since the spread is less caloric and does not contain cholesterol.
Domestic butter producers
The oil market in Russia is saturated and rich. Many dairy enterprises produce it, here are some large producers of the Russian Federation:
- Nevsky Cheeses LLC, located in St. Petersburg.
- JSC "Ozeretsky Dairy Plant", located in the Moscow region.
- CJSC Umalat, Moscow.
- Valuyskoye OJSC "Milk", Belgorod Region, Valuyki.
- Wimm-Bill-Dann OJSC is located in Moscow.
- State Unitary Enterprise "Educational and Experimental Dairy Plant" VGMHA them. Vereshchagin, Vologda.
- CJSC Korenovsky Dairy and Canning Plant, located in the Krasnodar Territory, Korenovsk.
- JSC "Rzhevsky butter and cheese factory", Moscow region, Krasnogorsk district.
- Ostankino Dairy Plant OJSC is located in Moscow.
- LLC "RostAgroKompleks", located in the Moscow region, Pushkin district.
Large producers of butter of the near abroad
Producers of neighboring countries also offer butter of their own production, here are some of them:
- OAO Savushkin Product, Belarus.
- Milkavita OJSC, Belarus.
- Terra Food, Ukraine.
- Lustdorf LLC, Ukraine.
- Molproduct LLP, Kazakhstan.
- "Molservice", Kazakhstan.
- "Dairy Union", Kazakhstan.
Imported butter
Imported butter can also often be found on retail shelves. List of the largest manufacturers:
- The Kerrygold Company Ltd, Ireland.
- Arla Foods amba, Denmark.
- Brazzale SPA, Italy.
- Lactalis International, France.
Butter is an excellent food product. It contains fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, as well as vitamins C and B. They are necessary for the healthy growth of nails, hair, and the proper functioning of internal organs. The use of butter favorably affects the functioning of the digestive tract, helps to reduce constipation, exacerbation of gastritis, strengthens the nervous system, helps the hormonal and reproductive systems, increases performance, has a good effect on vision, and supports skin elasticity.
But still, the basis of butter is animal fat, and therefore cholesterol. No wonder the recommended rate of butter per day for an adult is 1-2 tablespoons. As in everything, in the consumption of butter you need to know the measure. This is a product for goodies, for pleasure and uplifting.
Shelf life of butter, its composition, reliable manufacturer, GOST - these are the criteria for choosing a quality product. Having tried such butter at home, you won’t have to regret it.