Butter & Ghee

Madeline's Butter & Ghee collection features cultured butter and grass-fed, certified-organic ghee from independent makers, including plain and herb- and botanical-infused ghee. Ghee is clarified butter with the milk solids removed, giving it a high smoke point and a nutty flavor, while cultured butter is.

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Madeline's Butter & Ghee collection features cultured butter and grass-fed, certified-organic ghee from independent makers, including plain and herb- and botanical-infused ghee. Ghee is clarified butter with the milk solids removed, giving it a high smoke point and a nutty flavor, while cultured butter is churned from fermented cream for a richer taste. Every item shown is in stock and ready to ship.

How to choose

  • Butter or ghee. Cultured butter is for spreading and baking; ghee is shelf-stable longer and better for high-heat cooking.
  • Plain or infused. Plain ghee is all-purpose; herb and botanical ghees like Herbes de Provence or Ashwagandha add flavor or are used in wellness routines.
  • For high-heat cooking. Ghee has a high smoke point, so it suits sauteing, roasting, and frying.
  • Dairy sensitivity. Ghee has most milk solids removed, which some people find easier to tolerate, though it is not dairy-free.
  • Look for grass-fed and organic. Many options here are grass-fed and certified organic; check the product page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between ghee and butter? Ghee is butter that has been simmered to remove water and milk solids, leaving pure butterfat. This gives it a higher smoke point and longer shelf life than butter, plus a nutty flavor.

Does ghee need to be refrigerated? Ghee is shelf-stable and can be kept at room temperature in a sealed jar, away from heat and light. Refrigeration extends its life but is not required.

Is ghee dairy-free or lactose-free? Ghee has most milk solids removed, so it is very low in lactose, but it is still a dairy product. People with a milk allergy should be cautious.

Featured picks

  • Cultured Ghee, Grassfed & Certified Organic
  • Unsalted Cultured Butter
  • Herbes de Provence Ghee, Grassfed & Certified Organic
  • Ashwagandha Ghee, Certified Organic
  • Brahmi Ghee, Certified Organic