- Is ghee the same as butter?
- No. Ghee is butter with the milk solids and water removed, leaving pure butterfat. That raises its smoke point and removes most lactose.
- Can I use it if I'm lactose intolerant?
- Yes. The label states it is lactose-free, since the milk solids are removed during clarification. Check with your doctor if you have a dairy allergy, not just intolerance.
- Does it need refrigeration?
- No. Ghee is shelf-stable and can stay in a cool, dark pantry. Keep it tightly closed and use a dry spoon so water does not get in.
- Is it salted?
- No. It is unsalted, so you season separately. That makes it easier to use in baking and in both sweet and savory dishes.
- How does it compare with grass-fed ghee?
- Grass-fed specialty ghee often has a deeper yellow color and stronger flavor. This one is milder and easier to find in regular grocery stores.
- Can I substitute it for butter in baking?
- Yes, but it lacks water and milk solids, so results differ. Use it for sautéing and roasting, or replace up to part of the butter in recipes that tolerate the change.
- Where is the Organic Valley Organic Ghee cheapest?
- At Nourish Bodega, for $9.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Organic Valley Organic Ghee?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including BevMo!, Schnuck Markets, Coborn's, Cash Wise, lifestylesin360.com.