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Salted Butter and Brittany

Salted butter holds an iconic place in French cuisine, and particularly in Breton tradition. Its bold, rich, and slightly briny flavor adds character to both savory and sweet dishes.

Historically, salt was used to preserve butter in coastal regions.

Brittany was long exempt from the gabelle (salt tax). It naturally developed a culture of salted butter that continues to this day. There, it is consumed daily, both in cooking and at the table, simply spread on bread.

Salted, semi-salted, unsalted butter: what’s the difference?

The difference between unsalted butter, lightly salted butter, and salted butter lies primarily in their salt content:

Unsalted butter, with no added salt, offers a milky, neutral flavor, ideal for baking where precise measurements are essential.

Lightly salted butter, containing a moderate amount of salt (about 0.5 to 3%), adds a subtle salty touch while remaining versatile.
Salted butter, with a salt content exceeding 3%, is distinguished by a more pronounced saltiness that acts as a natural flavor enhancer.

Salted Butter in Cooking

In Brittany, salted butter is an integral part of many traditional dishes and specialties.

It’s found in buckwheat galettes, potatoes with salted butter, and simply pan-fried vegetables.

It’s also enjoyed in iconic desserts like kouign-amann, clams or mussels with salted butter, Breton shortbread, and the famous salted butter caramel.

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Try our recipes featuring salted butter. The rich aroma of this product enhances flavors naturally. It is a true cultural icon and a defining ingredient of Breton cuisine.

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