butterfat
nounUK /ˈbʌtəfæt/
US /ˈbʌtərfæt/
The natural fat found in milk and cream that makes butter rich and creamy.
Whole milk contains more butterfat than skim milk.
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2. The fat content used to grade or classify milk and cream products.
The butterfat level determines whether the cream is single or double.
3. A component measured in dairy farming to assess milk quality and price.
Farmers are paid based on the butterfat percentage of their milk.
4. The fatty substance separated from milk to produce butter.
Churning cream concentrates the butterfat into solid butter.