I was told that this butter is raw. (unpasturized) Is that true?
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No, it's pasteurized, per US law. If you're looking for raw the laws vary from state to state, and in some you may find raw butter. I mostly use my butter for cooking, so whether it was raw or not would make no difference for me. In the end it's the fact that this butter is cultured that gives it its wonderful flavor. I've made my own raw butter before, separating the cream from raw Jersey cow milk, culturing it, then churning it. It was delicious, but never as good as Kerry Gold.
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I have not seen a separate label that you're referring to. It definitely says raw, unpasteurized, etc. on the jar label. The fact that it's pretty solid tells me that it has not been processed. That's all I can tell you. :-)
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No. And No. If you do a little research "raw" is not actually raw anyway due to the heat involved in processing.
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Hi Felicia-I have eaten a small amount, just to try it. (Not impressed) My understanding is that the raw, unrefined cocoa butter is safe for consumption. Be sure to specify "food grade.". Hope this is helpful.
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That question is best asked of LifeTime. It does not say "Raw" on packaging. HTH
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I never did. It never smelled rancid. You can stub your toe on it though! I'm pretty sure it's prepared. It's not "raw".
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Donna...I looked on the package and it does NOT have the word "pasteurized" on it. The importer of the Allgau butter is "Fond 'O Foods". I also use Plugra Butter which is made in the U.S.A.. billed as "European Style". Cabot of Vermont also has a European style butter that comes as a roll instead of rectangle. I believe there is an Amish-produced butter that is also a roll. Finally, Lurpak is the brand of Danish butter and it also does not indicate whether it is pasteurized. Now, you probably have more than you ever wanted to know on the subject! Sorry it is not more precise/definitive for you! Donna...I looked on the package and it does NOT have the word "pasteurized" on it. The importer of the Allgau butter is "Fond 'O Foods". I also use Plugra Butter which is made in the U.S.A.. billed as "European Style". Cabot of Vermont also has a European style butter that comes as a roll instead of rectangle. I believe there is an Amish-produced butter that is also a roll. Finally, Lurpak is the brand of Danish butter and it also does not indicate whether it is pasteurized. Now, you probably have more than you ever wanted to know on the subject! Sorry it is... » Read More Donna...I looked on the package and it does NOT have the word "pasteurized" on it. The importer of the Allgau butter is "Fond 'O Foods". I also use Plugra Butter which is made in the U.S.A.. billed as "European Style". Cabot of Vermont also has a European style butter that comes as a roll instead of rectangle. I believe there is an Amish-produced butter that is also a roll. Finally, Lurpak is the brand of Danish butter and it also does not indicate whether it is pasteurized. Now, you probably have more than you ever wanted to know on the subject! Sorry it is not more precise/definitive for you! « Show Less
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All butter is made with pasteurized products, as required by USDA law.best regards,Margaretigourmet
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I did some research online to answer this, and found (unsurprisingly) that the answer is not so simple. Raw should mean completely uncooked, and so the label saying uncooked should cover it - but there is a difference in opinion about what constitutes "cooked". I can say from experience with the product that the aroma and flavor are all there and that this does not taste anything like the fake honey that one gets at fast food places or from generic grocery store brands. At the same time, it is not as pungent and full as some of the more exotic honeys that one would pay a lot of money for.
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Hi again, it's cocoa so it has been heated. I read if it's raw it would be cacao.
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It says on the jar, "unpasteurized, unprocessed, raw state." It is very delicious and I think the best honey I've ever had.
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Raw butters are unrefined and usually come in chunks in a plastic bag. Refined butters are creamy and lighter in color, since the impurities have been filtered out. It sounds like you would rather have the refined version. The raw butters are said to have more of the nutrients that these types of butters are known for having.
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The label lists it as non-homogenized, but makes no reference to pasteurization. The butter is heated in order to make ghee, which would likely pasteurize the product if it wasn't already.
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it doesn't say raw specifically on the container. it says "unrefined" and cold-pressed"
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Doesn't specify but by the texture, appearance and taste it tastes and looks roasted. It were really raw unpasteurized and sprouted then this might be the best nut butter on the market less the high amounts of Omega 6's.
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Yes it is. I went on line and read the reviews. One of them stated that it is non-hydrogenated. Also cold pressed. No heat, raw filtered and unpasteurized.
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I think its raw. Iam diabetic and I take atea spoon before each meal and it does not affect my blood sugar the next morning when I check it.