Rating of the TOP 10 best brands of butter 82.5%: features, which is better, reviews

Traditional butter according to GOST must have a fat content of at least 82.5%. This type is considered the most standard in taste and expensive in price, than less fatty options. The product is produced by pasteurization of fresh unfermented cream, during which excess moisture is separated from the fat.

When buying butter in a store, you want to be sure that you are buying a natural product from real cow's milk. Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous manufacturers who replace milk fat with vegetable to reduce the cost. I ranked the TOP 10 best butter samples 82.5% to find out if there is a fake among them, which one is better to choose in the store and what consumers themselves prefer.

Rating of TOP 10 brands of butter 82.5%

Based on the results of the market research, the 10 most popular brands of traditional butter were selected, which can be purchased in retail and online stores. The list looks like this:

Ekomilk

Premium sweet cream butter from the manufacturer “Ozeretsky Dairy Plant”. It has a uniform consistency and a creamy shade, when melted, it is soft and enveloping. Possesses good thermal stability - retains its shape and “does not float” at room temperature for 2 hours. Made from fresh pasteurized high-fat cream in accordance with GOST R 52253-2004.

According to the results of the examinations of Roskachestvo and Roskontrol, the product was recognized as high quality and safe for consumption. Does not contain milk fat substitutes or artificial additives.
Shelf life: 60 days at a temperature of (3 ± 2) ’С.

Delicious and high-quality butter, we have been taking only it for several years, in the composition only natural cream. Comparable in taste to what we ate in Soviet childhood. It does not become oak in the refrigerator, but after holding it for several minutes at room temperature it can be easily smeared on bread.

"Brest-Litovsk"

Traditional unsalted butter made from pasteurized cream from the Belarusian manufacturer Savushkin Product OJSC. A product with a delicate creamy aroma and a slightly sweet taste. Becomes elastic and easy to smear 10 minutes after removing from the refrigerator. Manufactured according to STB 1890-2008 (Belarusian state quality standard).

The oil received high marks according to the results of inspections by Roskachestvo and Roskontrol. There were no microbiological violations or inconsistencies with labeling.
Refrigerated shelf life: 2 months.

Excellent Belarusian butter, one of the best in the mass market. Suitable for both baking and morning sandwiches. Regularly wins various test purchases in terms of quality. It smells like natural cream, the taste is also very rich and pleasant. I recommend buying!

"Vkusnoteevo"

Classic butter weighing 200 g in a paper wrapper from the manufacturer Voronezh Dairy Plant OJSC. It is produced according to the technology of “cold whipping” without heating to preserve the pronounced creaminess in the taste. The product is made from natural cream in accordance with GOST 32261-2013.

According to the expert analysis of “Roskachestvo”, there are some minor remarks on the copy. The product does not retain its shape very well at room temperature. Other indicators turned out to be normal - there are no vegetable fats in the composition, yeast and harmful microorganisms were not found.
Shelf life: 60 days at a temperature of 1 to 5 ℃.

Delicate butter, suitable for both baking and breakfast. It melts rather quickly at room temperature. The taste is nostalgic, like from childhood, pleasantly envelops the taste buds. It's hard to find fault with something, everything suits me.

"Prostokvashino"

Premium butter from the manufacturer Danone Russia JSC. Has a smooth surface and a soft creamy shade. It has a delicate creamy aroma and rich taste. It has a plastic structure and high heat resistance. Manufactured according to TU 10.51.30-058-13605199 from pasteurized cream.

According to the results of the Roskontrol audit for 2017, the sample received high marks, but remarks were revealed regarding the fat content - 1.5% less than indicated on the label. A more recent examination for 2020 from Roskachestvo did not reveal a single comment - the product is even ahead of the quality standard in terms of its performance.
Shelf life: 35 days at a temperature not exceeding 5 ℃.

Natural oil from a well-known brand, I really like to make sandwiches with it in the morning and wash it down with tea. The only thing, the taste and quality depends on where the oil was produced, we like what is done in Krasnoyarsk, it never fails.

"President"

Sour cream butter of the highest grade from JSC "Lyakhovichi Dairy Plant", Belarus. Made according to a French recipe from fermented pasteurized cream. The consistency of the briquette is uniform, the surface is smooth with a delicate light cream shade. It has a delicate milky taste with a slight sourness. The foil wrapper has 20 g divisions for easy cutting into portions.

The product did not participate in quality examinations. According to the label, it does not contain vegetable fats and artificial additives.
Shelf life: 4 months.

My favorite oil, although it is more expensive than competitors. I don't understand why many people compare it to margarine. I have never noticed anything similar in taste and smell, perhaps people come across a fake or they have never eaten the sour cream version. Causes nostalgia for flights — “President” is often served on flights with buns.

"From Vologda"

Traditional butter made from pasteurized cream from OJSC "Educational-Experimental Dairy Plant" of the Vereshchagin State Agricultural Academy. A light yellow briquette with a smooth surface has a pronounced creamy aroma and taste. Possesses high heat resistance and perfectly retains its shape after 2 hours at room temperature.Manufactured in accordance with GOST 32261-2013.

According to the results of the "Roskachestvo" test, the oil received the highest scores on all criteria. The analysis of the organization "Roskontrol" revealed an excess in the content of trans fats (which is explained by their natural presence in milk fat), and there were also complaints about the consistency and taste. The rest of the indicators are normal.
Shelf life: 35 days if stored in a refrigerator.

The oil is just super in quality, it is not surprising that the price bites. With white baguette — just a great combination. Has a pronounced "nutty" in the aftertaste — this is its distinctive feature. In baking, it also shows itself perfectly.

"Cow from Korenovka"

Sweet cream butter from the Kuban manufacturer CJSC Korenovsky Milk Canning Factory. The product, based on fresh pasteurized cream, has a light yellow tint and a dense, homogeneous consistency. By organoleptic properties - without foreign odors and tastes, it has a pronounced creaminess. The oil exhibits excellent thermal stability at room temperature. Produced in accordance with GOST 32261-2013.

The product was awarded the Russian Quality Mark in 2020 based on the results of the examination. Does not contain vegetable fats, preservatives, does not have deviations from labeling.
Shelf life: 35 days at a temperature of 1 to 5 ℃.

This oil can be safely given to young children and allergy sufferers. It has an impeccable composition and taste, the expertise of "Roskachestvo" highly appreciated this product. The texture of the butter is delicate and creamy, with a crust of bread in the morning it goes for a sweet soul.

"Alantal"

Unsalted butter from the producer of Porkhovskiy Butter Cheese Plant. The briquette is wrapped in foil and shell. Made from natural cow milk from the northern region of the Russian Federation. It has a delicate creamy taste and aroma, but does not keep its shape very well when warm. Produced in accordance with GOST R 52969-2008.

According to the Roskachestvo test, the specimen does not contain palm oil, dangerous microorganisms and mold. Weak heat resistance is noted as the main drawback.
Shelf life: 90 days at a temperature not higher than 3 ℃.

Type of packaging	foil
Peculiarities	unsalted, premium
Calorie content per 100 g, kcal	748

My family and I discovered wonderful butter from the Pskov region. I attracted the packaging design, we decided to try it. Rarely where you can find it on sale, but the taste and quality are worthy of attention. I can't say which is the best, but we did not notice any shortcomings as such. — natural, without additives and foreign tastes.

"Minskaya Marka"

Premium sweet cream butter from the Belarusian manufacturer Minsk Dairy Plant No. 1. A light cream bar has a delicate aroma and taste of fresh cream. It is cut without crumbs, softens quickly at room temperature, but does not lose its shape.
The product did not participate in quality examinations. According to the labeling, it contains only natural pasteurized cream of high fat content.
Shelf life: 60 days at a temperature of 2 to 4 ℃.

Once again, Belarusians pleased with a high-quality product. The milk from this manufacturer is all excellent, it's a pity that it is not sold everywhere. I bought this oil in “Dixie”, the whole family really liked to smear it on bread, it also shows itself well in cooking.

"Rogachev"

Traditional butter made from pasteurized cream of Belarusian production of LLC “Rogachevsky MKK”. Light yellow briquette with natural creamy aroma and taste without extraneous bitterness. Does not stick to the knife, does not crumble, has an elastic structure. Manufactured in accordance with the requirements of GOST 32261–2013.

The brand did not participate in expert tests. According to the information on the package, it contains only natural cream.
Shelf life: 2 months at a temperature not higher than 3 ℃.

On the advice of a friend, I bought this product and did not regret it! The taste of real butter, like from childhood. The consistency is dense, does not stick to the knife and does not crumble. I made cake cream with him, it whips perfectly and the taste is excellent. A luxurious product, not cheap, but for such a quality the price tag is fully justified.

How to choose the right butter

Many of us are used to choosing products that have been tested on personal experience or on the advice of friends. It so happens that the manufacturer can drastically change the recipe or the oil simply deteriorated, but at the same time it was not removed from the sale. In order not to accidentally get into a mess, sometimes you need to spend a little more time in the store. The following guidelines will help you better navigate when purchasing quality butter.

• Sometimes the manufacturer is cunning with the name of the product, but we may not even notice from carelessness. Real butter should only say “Butter” or “Butter from cow's milk” on the packaging. There should not be any extraneous notes, such as "vegetable" nearby.
• The marking must contain a mark of compliance with technical regulations (GOST, TU, STO, etc.), composition, information about the manufacturer and the location of production. The ingredients list for traditional sweet butter should not include anything other than pasteurized cream (sour cream will have sourdough added). Additives are allowed in peasant butter with a fat content of 72%, including salt, as well as natural dyes - carotene and annatto. They serve to give a more yellow tint. Food additives are also allowed in samples with fat content less than 72%. In this case, the butter will have the characteristics of "tea", "sandwich", etc.
• Examine the package carefully for mechanical damage. If the packaging is broken, the product will begin to oxidize when exposed to light. This provokes the formation of a film with a bright yellow tint - the so-called staff. Such a product should not be eaten cold, maximum use for baking, after removing the layer formed on top.
• Oil production and packaging can be carried out at different enterprises. On the way from one stage to another, there are always risks of violation of storage standards during transportation. It is best to choose a product that has been manufactured and packaged in the same factory. Information about this should also be indicated on the label. This gives more assurance that the food product has not been re-frozen after thawing, that microbiological standards have been observed.
• The shelf life of butter varies depending on the storage temperature. In the refrigerator, such a product is stored on average for about a month, in frozen form - up to 9 months. The manufacturer is free to set the terms himself, focusing on the specifics of raw materials and production.
• It is best to purchase oil in foil packaging. Such a wrapper protects the product from light penetration better than parchment. It also prevents moisture evaporation and thus preserves the consumer properties of the oil. That is why it does not deteriorate longer in foil than in a paper wrapper.