The best butter according to Roskontrol and Test Purchase

Butter has long been considered an indispensable and indispensable component of a full breakfast. However, a lot has changed since then, and today, in the era of low-fat foods and healthy eating programs, more and more people are striving to give up all fat-containing products. But is fat really as terrible as it is "painted"? Among the well-known common harmful properties is the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood. However, in the opinion of many geneticists, the effect of fatty foods on cholesterol levels is exaggerated many times over, since 80 - 90% of cholesterol is synthesized in the liver - regardless of what you eat, carrots or butter.

It is also worth mentioning the rich vitamin composition of the latter. The oil of animal origin contains a large amount of vitamin A, which is necessary for maintaining vision, as well as equally important vitamins of the groups: D, E, K. Among the other useful substances that make up the composition is the well-known antioxidant selenium.

Do manufacturers comply with GOST?

However, do not forget that the benefits of any product always directly depend on the conscientiousness of the manufacturer. Few people know that for the production of truly real and better butter, contrary to popular belief about the use of fresh cream, thick cow's cream “ripened” for three days is necessary. This requirement is provided by GOST 32261-2013. The issue of compliance by manufacturers with the norms of this state standard is the subject of independent research on the TV show Test Purchase and Roskontrol. Below is a summary of the product quality of the brands participating in the audit.

TOP of the best butter producers

Brest-Litovsk is the absolute winner in both studies

The jury members of the Test Purchase TV show noted the pleasant milky taste and smell of the sample, similar to cow's cream. The laboratory experiments carried out have confirmed the high quality and full compliance with the regulatory documentation. The decisive factor that brought the Brest-Litovsk trademark to the first place is the increased protein content in the product.

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"1000 Lakes" - the leader of the popular vote of the TV show "Test purchase"

Favorite according to the results of the folk tasting. Based on the organoleptic properties and their own preferences, the jury members highlighted the high taste and pronounced creamy smell, which testify to the use of cow's milk in the cream production process. The product of the 1000 Ozero brand has a soft pleasant aftertaste and gives the impression of a high quality product.

Studies have confirmed full compliance with the established regulatory documentation. "1000 Lakes" ranks second in the "Test Purchase" rating and is inferior to the winner due to the lower protein content in the total weight of the product.

Characteristics

Vkusnoteevo - second place according to Roskontrol

A sample of the Vkusnoteevo brand was produced in accordance with safety requirements and established microbiological and physicochemical indicators. The result of the laboratory check by Roskontrol confirmed the reliability of the declared nutritional value, which meets the requirements of GOST 32261-2013.

Some deviations from the norm were found by organoleptic characteristics: the Vkusnoteevo contestant has a mild creamy taste and smell.

Characteristics

"Kirzhachsky Dairy Plant" - corresponds to the label "natural dairy product".

According to the results of tasting the fat-containing milk product of the Kirzhachsky Dairy Plant trademark, the opinions of the jury members were radically divided. Among the positive organoleptic characteristics, an attractive appearance and glossy shine of the cut were highlighted. However, negative reviews were received for taste, associated with the absence of the smell characteristic of cow's milk.

Laboratory research of the product "Kirzhach Dairy Plant" has revealed the full compliance of the fatty acid composition with the title of natural dairy products.

Characteristics

Milava is an outsider of popular vote

The Milava trademark dropped out in the qualifying round of the Test Purchase TV show due to its low taste. However, the results of independent research showed that the brand could compete for the first place. The experts revealed full compliance with the standard and compliance with the established microbiological norms.

According to research by Roskontrol, the labeling complies with the characteristics identified in the laboratory and the standards established for this product, namely STB 1890-2008 (Belarus). Among the positive properties, high thermal stability is noted. Among the negative ones is the presence of a weak fodder flavor.

Characteristics

Ecomilk is a violator who did not qualify for the final of the Test Purchase and was blacklisted by Roskontrol

The sample received negative reviews from the jury. The participants noted low palatability, lack of creamy smell and taste. Nevertheless, the external characteristics of the "Ecomilk" trademark contestant indicate that it belongs to high quality products.However, the homogeneous consistency of the piece and the even distribution over the bread did not ensure that this contestant reached the final of the Test Purchase program, since the experts found plant sterols in the composition. The presence of such substances in the composition of cow oil indicates the use by the manufacturer of a milk fat substitute.

It is worth noting that a second check carried out by the independent community Roskontrol confirmed the elimination of the identified violations.

Characteristics

"Doyarushka" - for long-term storage

Has a moderately salty sweet and creamy taste. Produced in Russia under license from a New Zealand company. Complies with GOST R 52253-2004 standard. A distinctive feature is a prolonged shelf life, which exceeds the recommended storage period for this type of product and is 2 months. The study of the parameters of the fat phase confirmed the use of natural cow cream in the production process without the presence of plant components. The actual fat mass exceeds the figure indicated on the label and is 83.9%.

The experts noted the increased safety level of this dairy product. It has the lowest acidity of the fat phase (1.2) in comparison with the rest of the samples and one of the lowest values ​​of the mass fraction of moisture (14.6%), which indicates that the Doyarushka contestant is the safest of the tested ones.

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"Joy of taste" - high score for organoleptic characteristics

The “Joy of taste” dairy product presented for inspection is safe and meets the standards of microbiological and physical and chemical indicators. The composition contains no non-dairy fats, which allows the product to meet the title of "dairy products". The experts found a slight decrease in the actual mass fraction of fat (leads within the margin of error), in comparison with the declared indicator of the labeling. The tested indicators correspond to those specified in the GOST R 52253-2004 standard. The composition corresponds to the grade indicated in the labeling.

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"Belorusskoe" is a safe product

Research of the sample of the trade mark "Belorusskoe" confirmed the compliance with the marking "butter" The actual nutritional value corresponds to the stated values. The composition contains no prohibited foreign substances and vegetable fats. Organoleptic and physicochemical indicators meet the standards of GOST 32261-2013 and STB 1890.

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"Lurpak" 82% - shelf life up to six months

Butter under the Lurpak trademark is produced in Denmark in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Roskontrol's expert assessment is based on compliance with GOST R 52253-2004.

Has a characteristic taste and smell of cow's cream, without impurities. It has a record shelf life of 6 months. This period exceeds the recommended storage time of GOST five times.Laboratory research on the conformity of the fatty acid composition to a natural dairy product confirmed that only pasteurized cow's cream is used in the production of Lurpak products, without the addition of vegetable fats.

Characteristics

Selection criteria for butter

• Price... The best butter costs 100 rubles and more. For 60 rubles, you can purchase a vegetable and cream product. 30-40 rubles - the price of margarine or spread.
• GOST... The coveted four-letter quality marker can be a set of numbers for a completely different product (spread, margarine). Check the labeling carefully: GOST 32261-2013 is provided for butter.
• Fatness... The quickest way to determine the percentage of fat is to look at the qualifying adjective: “Traditional” contains 82.5%, “Peasant” 72.5%, “Amateur” 80%. Do not forget about such an important definition as "Creamy". If the label says a fat percentage of 82.5% and one word "butter", there is a chance that you will get a mixed vegetable and butter version.
• Colour... Depends on the diet of the cows and the season. The lighter shade corresponds to the winter time, and the more intense yellow color corresponds to the summer season. However, whenever you make a purchase, it should be of a uniform color and only slightly shine when cut.
• Consistency... Homogeneous, without lumps and porosity. Lack of uniformity is a sign of mixing vegetable fats and cream.
• Melting temperature. Vegetable fats have a higher melting point than cream. Real cow butter will quickly begin to melt at room temperature, and the product with the addition of vegetable fat will keep its original shape for a long time.
• Solubility in water. To check if the product is of high quality in front of you, dip a small piece in warm water and stir. A natural quality product will completely dissolve in water, and vegetable-creamy particles will remain on the surface.

Conclusion - select three leaders

• "Brest-Litovsk" - the absolute winner based on the reviews of both communities.
• "1000 Lakes" - the leader of the popular vote of the TV program "Test purchase".
• "Vkusnoteevo" - second place according to Roskontrol.