A recent taste test of supermarket butters has revealed that a budget-friendly option outperformed more expensive rivals. The test, conducted by a food writer, evaluated 13 salted butters based on flavour, texture, and spreadability.
The winning butter was Sainsbury's Taste the Difference farmhouse butter, priced at £2.50 for a 250g block. Made in Somerset with Maldon sea salt, it was praised for its savoury tang, creamy texture, and 'whipped-like' consistency. The butter's bright yellow colour and indulgent taste made it a standout choice for toast.
Other top performers included Kerrygold, known for its grass-fed Irish milk and velvety texture, and Cornish Butter from the Latterly family, which won Great Taste Awards and offers a complex, gently salted flavour at an affordable price. Anchor, a familiar brand since 1886, was noted for its double-churned creaminess and easy spreadability.
The test comes as butter prices have risen by 19% in the past year, with most blocks now costing nearly £3. Despite this, butter sales are growing, with Waitrose reporting a 16% increase in its Essentials salted butter sales. The resurgence in butter's popularity is attributed to changing dietary views, with it now seen as acceptable in moderation.
For those seeking a premium experience without the premium price, the budget-friendly winner proves that quality butter need not break the bank.
