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Buttermilk

About the ingredient buttermilk. Including 1,347 recipes with buttermilk, nutrition data, where it's found, and video.

 

What is buttermilk?

Buttermilk  refers to a number of dairy drinks. Originally, buttermilk was the liquid left behind after churning butter out of cream. It also refers to a range of fermented milk drinks, common in warm climates where fresh milk would otherwise sour quickly.

Whether traditional or cultured , the tartness of buttermilk is due to the presence of acid in the milk. The increased acidity is primarily due tolactic acid, a byproduct naturally produced by lactic acid bacteria while fermenting lactose, the primary sugar found in milk.

As lactic acid is produced by the bacteria , the pH of the milk decreases and casein, the primary protein in milk, precipitates causing the curdling orclabbering of milk. This process makes buttermilk thicker than plain milk. While both traditional and cultured buttermilk contain lactic acid, traditional buttermilk tends to be thinner whereas cultured buttermilk is much thicker.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (245g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 98Calories from Fat 19
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 7%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 257mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 11.7g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 11.7
Protein 8.1g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 28% Iron 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Buttermilk is usually found in the dairy section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Buttermilk is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does buttermilk weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup 245 grams
1 fl oz 30 grams
1 quart 980 grams

Dairy and Egg Products

In Chinese:
British (UK) term:
en français:le babeurre
en español:el suero de la leche

Recipes using buttermilk

There are 1347 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Buttermilk Waffles

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Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

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Buttermilk Waffles with Raspberry Sauce

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Cathy's Buttermilk Pancakes

Cathy's Buttermilk Pancakes

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Dad's Berry Buttermilk Scones

Dad's Berry Buttermilk Scones

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Easy Cocoa Buttermilk Pancakes

Easy Cocoa Buttermilk Pancakes

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Robert's Baking Powder Biscuits

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Buttermilk Pepper Biscuits

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Buttermilk Pecan Waffles

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Estelle's Best Pancakes

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Breakfast Apple Pancakes

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Gruyère Whole Wheat Biscuits with Herbs

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Yummy Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins

Yummy Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins

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Avacado Buttermilk Sherbet

Avacado Buttermilk Sherbet

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One Bowl Chocolate Cake

One Bowl Chocolate Cake

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This easy-to-make chocolate cake is dark, moist, rich—and only dirties one bowl! Simple “from scratch” recipe gives you a home-baked cake with healthful canola oil and whole-wheat flour.

Awesome Ginger Spice Waffles

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Regina's Cheddar Biscuits

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