Also, what does grass-fed really mean?
Where Is Kirkland Signature Grass-Fed Butter Made? It might surprise consumers to know their favorite schmear is made in a completely different hemisphere. In 2021, Costco began collaborating with Westland Milk Products in Hokitika, New Zealand, to create the signature butter.
The milk is sourced from aboutThe milk for Kirkland's butter is collected daily from the farms and then shipped to the Westland Milk Products factory. From there, it's pasteurized, separated, chilled, and churned using the Fritz churn method, a time-honored, hands-on traditional European method of . During churning, the fat content of the cream doubles, resulting in a smoother product with better quality and taste.
, grass- or forage-fed means the animal's diet consists solely of grass, and the animal cannot be fed grain or grain byproducts. The cows must also have continuous access to pasture during the growing season. Globally, no regulations currently specify the percentage of grass that must be in a cow's diet to label products as grass-fed. In moderation, grass-fed butter contains more potential benefits in a balanced diet.
Hamish Yates, general manager of sales and marketing at Westland Milk Products, states that the butter is a good source of vitamin A and contains considerable levels of fatty acids that may help reduce body fat and build muscle mass. Studies align with Yates, showing that milk from grass-fed cows tends to be higher in omega-3 fatty acids.found it to be more than 25 percent higher than regular butter.
That's more than enough reason for us to keep using butter in our cooking—and if we are, why not save a few bucks with a brand that's just as good as some of the pricier players in the field?
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