Crystal Valley Salted Butter Brick 500g

The Crystal Valley Salted Butter Brick 500g is a high-fat dairy product manufactured from fresh cream and a precise measure of salt. This 500-gram block is free from artificial colourants and preservatives, offering a natural golden hue and a consistent melting point ideal for heat-intensive culinary applications. Its firm structure and rich flavour profile make it a versatile kitchen staple.

Product Specifications and Features

• Pure Dairy Composition: Made from 99.7% fresh cream, providing a traditional, full-bodied buttery flavour that enhances the taste profile of both sweet and savoury dishes.
• Natural Preservation: Contains a balanced salt content (less than 2%) which acts as a natural preservative and flavour enhancer, extending freshness compared to unsalted varieties.
• Clean Label Standards: Formulated with zero artificial colourants or additives, ensuring the product maintains its natural nutritional integrity and authentic dairy aroma.
• Culinary Stability: The brick format is specifically designed for easy measuring and slicing, maintaining a firm texture that is essential for successful pastry and dough preparation.
• High Smoke Point: Suitable for sautéing, pan-searing, and basting, as the natural milk fats provide a superior golden crust and rich finish to meats and vegetables.
• Economic Family Size: The 500g volume is the standard measurement for domestic recipes, offering cost-effective bulk value for high-usage households.

Ideal Use

• Professional Baking: Perfect for creating flaky scones, puff pastry, and shortbread, where keeping the butter cold and firm is key to the final rise.
• Savoury Finishing: Adds a rich, salted glaze to warm mielies (corn on the cob), freshly baked potbrood, or traditional vegetable sides like glazed carrots.
• Gourmet Basting: Ideal for butter-basting steaks or chops in a hot pan with garlic and herbs to create a restaurant-quality crust and succulent interior.
• Daily Spreading: Provides a superior, creamy topping for hot toast, muffins, or flapjacks, melting evenly to deliver a rich and satisfying breakfast experience.

Safety and Storage Precautions

• Cold Chain Maintenance: Keep refrigerated at below 4°C at all times; remove only the required amount for immediate use to prevent the entire brick from softening.
• Odour Protection: Butter is highly absorbent; store the brick in an airtight butter dish or its original foil to prevent it from picking up the scent of other fridge items.
• Freezing Compatibility: This product is suitable for home freezing for up to 12 months; for best results, defrost slowly in the refrigerator to maintain the emulsion.
• Hygiene Protocol: Always use a clean, dry utensil when cutting from the block to prevent cross-contamination and ensure the product remains fresh for its full duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this a dairy-blend spread? No, this is 100% real dairy butter; it contains no vegetable oils, hydrogenated fats, or canola blends.
• Is the product Halaal certified? Yes, Crystal Valley Butter is certified Halaal by South African authorities (SANHA), making it suitable for Muslim dietary requirements.
• Can I use this for salted caramel? Yes, the integrated salt provides a pre-balanced flavour that works exceptionally well for salted caramel sauces and frostings.