What is ghee?
Ghee is a type of clarified butter. (2)
Ghee traditionally simmers for a while, browning the milk solids and adding a slightly nutty flavor to the finished product. (1)
Ghee is pronounced GEE with a hard G. (1)
What can ghee do?
used in cooking (1)
can work as the butter or oil in most recipes (1)
can be used for sautéing or deep frying (1)
some people apply ghee topically as a creamy salve for wounds, burns, or rashes. (2)
ghee contains healing properties for skin due to antimicrobial and antioxidant activity, most likely vitamin A and vitamin E. (2)
What does ghee look like?
Ghee remains soft at room temperature but turns firm and granular in the refrigerator. (1)
What does ghee contain?
1 tablespoon of ghee contains:
calories 130 (2)
fat 15 grams (2)
saturated fat 9 grams (2)
monounsaturated fat about 4.9 grams (2)
polyunsaturated fat about 0.9 grams (2)
sodium 0 mg (2)
carbs 0 grams (2)
fiber 0 grams (2)
sugars 0 grams (2)
protein 0 grams (2)
vitamin A 107.5 mcg (2)
vitamin E 0.4 mg (2)
vitamin K 1.1 mcg (2)
may contain trace amounts of protein (2)
How is ghee produced?
Ghee results from separating the milk solids and the butterfat in processed butter while cooking out the water. (1)
The French style and Indian method are slightly different. (1)
What is the smoke point for ghee?
450 degrees Fahrenheit (1)
What does ghee taste like?
Ghee tastes like butter with a slightly roasted, nutty background note. (1)
What does ghee contain?
unsalted sweet cream butter (1)
cultured ghee – made from fermented cream – may include garlic or chilies or herb blends (1)
How to make ghee?
Where to buy ghee?
natural foods stores
health food co-ops
near the cooking oils
Does ghee need to be refrigerated?
Shelf-stable ghee does not need to be refrigerated
How long does ghee last?
with a longer shelf life than ordinary butter, ghee, when stored in an airtight container, can also be kept at room temperature for extended periods. (1)
It can be kept in a cool, dark, and dry cabinet. (1)
Can ghee be oxidized?
Heat and liquid, at the wrong time, can cause ghee to oxidize or spoil. (1)
Oxidation turns it an off-shade of brow; spoiled ghee has a sour smell.
Spoiled ghee is no longer safe to ingest. (1)
Resources
1. https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-ghee-995696
2. https://www.verywellfit.com/ghee-nutrition-facts-calories-carbs-and-health-benefits-4694404
