Mexican butter is a type of butter used in Mexico and most of its cooking. It is made from milk and salt, which are heated to a high temperature. The milk curdles, separating the water and fat molecules from each other, leaving skimmed milk solids on the surface of the liquid.
This process creates a layer of crystallized milk solids that float on top of the liquid like scum while milky white fat remains in suspension. The purity of the resulting product is guaranteed by a specific quality test. It has a thicker consistency than butter and lends itself to use in baking.
It is also used as an accompaniment to food cooked on the grill and for frying. It is commonly used for making bread, tortillas, guacamole, and sauces such as mole sauce and salsa Verde. Mexican butter can also be spread directly onto bread or tortillas before cooking. Mexican butter (as opposed to margarine) can be distinguished from other butter by its grainy consistency, high smoke point, and bright yellow color.
In addition to being used as an ingredient in cooking, Mexican butter is popularly eaten with honey on a bun, just as one would consume butter with jam.
Why does Mexican butter taste different?
They add lactic acid to the milk to make the butter, giving it a nice flavor. The use of lactic acid is common in the food industry. The acid acts as a preservative, as well as a preservative agent and flavor enhancer.
In addition, its milk content is lower than butter. To many people, Mexican butter has a strong taste of whey. This is due to the milk not being pasteurized; thus, the whey-like taste is due to the presence of lactic acid and not any other taste.
Conclusion
Mexican butter is very different from normal butter. Its milk content is much lower, which also has a lower fat percentage. This makes it taste very different. Mexican butter is ideal for cooking because it has a high smoking point, among many other qualities that make it suitable for cooking. It is also used in Mexican cuisine as a spread on bread or tortillas before grilling them. It can be used to make cakes, pastries, and desserts and to fry meat or vegetables.
