Rating of the best butter in Russia for 2020

Markets and shops are filled with dairy products from various manufacturers, both bona fide and not so. The article will help you choose natural high-quality butter. Consider a useful product offered by stores, discuss quality and make a rating based on customer reviews and sales.

How to choose the right oil

According to experts from Russian expert centers, cases of falsification associated with violation of safety standards and a decrease in the quality of goods have become more frequent lately. An ordinary buyer cannot check the structure of cream products for compliance with the manufacturer's statements, as expert laboratories do. But he is able to appreciate the quality and taste of the oil when used in cooking. Examinations, audits for compliance with technological discipline in the production of goods are carried out annually, thanks to which the product is awarded quality and safety marks.

When buying, it is important to pay attention to packaging, composition, shelf life, storage conditions. If necessary, you can fold back the label, check the color, softness and smell the cream.

GOST

The standard matters. The inscription "Manufactured in accordance with GOST" does not mean anything if in fact the requirements of GOST are violated. A link to a specific guest is important. For butter, GOST R 52969-2008 are used, for Vologda butter GOST R 52253-2004, since 2015 GOST 32261-2013 has been introduced.

Composition

When creating butter, manufacturers use whole milk, pasteurized cream, rarely salt. There should be no other ingredients in the structure. Vegetable oils, milk fat substitutes indicate the composition of the spread, even if the oil is indicated on the label. Only an unscrupulous manufacturer can deceive the buyer and spoil the naturalness of the product.

Naturalness

The butter should be "creamy". It has a fat mass fraction of 82%. The rest of the names indicate a lower content of milk fat.The sandwich contains 61.5% fat, peasant 72.5%, amateur 78%, tea 50%. The rest is occupied by emulsifiers, aromatic substances, preservatives, stabilizers. Together, they create the appearance of the oil by altering its flavor profile.

Packaging

The product is sold in paper or foil. The foil better protects the briquette from the action of sunlight, keeping the maximum amount of vitamins and nutrients in it.

Shelf life

Ideal shelf life up to 30 days. An extended gap indicates the presence of preservatives in food.

Butter bought in Russia in 2020

The rating is compiled for a natural traditional product with 82.5% fat content.

10th place - Anchor

Weight - 180 gr.
Cost - 197 rubles.
Recommended by 75%.

New Zealand's sweet-salted butter is produced in an ecologically clean area where cows feed exclusively on fresh grass. Therefore, cow's cream does not taste bitter, delicate in taste. The provisions obtained from them have all the qualities of a real dairy product. Solid consistency, the shape is not lost, the briquette is packed in foil paper in Russia, complies with GOST R 52253. There is information about this on the barcode. The oil has a shelf life of up to 9 months. For a natural product, a long period indicates the presence of preservatives in the structure. It delaminates when unpacked at room temperature. Buyers say "the same taste" despite the consistency. The examination did not show the presence of preservatives. Color qualities are distinguished by the presence of beta-carotene, which does not violate the specifications of the manufacturer at all.

• famous developer;
• great taste;
• pleasant smell of cream;
• safety is respected;
• no preservatives;
• no herbal supplements;
• natural;
• free of foreign aromas and tastes.

• high price;
• long shelf life;
• the content of beta-carotene is too high;
• delaminates.

9th place - Syrobogatov traditional

Weight - 175 gr.
Cost - 124 rubles.
Recommended by 57%.

The composition is indicated on the label - natural cream. A couple of years ago, an independent examination rejected the product, finding in it an overestimated level of coliform bacteria. Since then, the manufacturer from the Sverdlovsk Region LLC Pervaya Liniya monitors the correct manufacture of its food, pays attention to quality, and uses natural, environmentally friendly raw materials. The delicate texture of the butter is accompanied by a typical color and light creamy aroma. Microbiological indicators are normal. According to reviews, it was noted that the product comes without the taste of margarine, with an even color, normal salinity. The briquette is packed in thick paper. The dense consistency allows the butter to be spread evenly on the bread. Traces of oil remain on the paper when unpacked. When melted in a frying pan, it partially disintegrates into fractions.

• pleasant creamy taste;
• affordable price;
• convenient packaging;
• natural raw materials are used;
• thick.

• doesn't look like homemade;
• added non-dairy trans fats;
• slightly bitter.

8th place - Thousand lakes

Weight - 180 gr.
Cost - 165 rubles.
64% recommended.

After the examination from Roskachestvo, which recognized the high content of E.coli bacteria, the manufacturer "Nevskie Syry" worried about the quality of its goods. This sweet and creamy product is made from natural milk fat. The oil is completely safe, has high organoleptic properties, does not contain pathogenic and dangerous microorganisms, mold, yeast. The fatty acid composition is normal, there is no vegetable fat in the meal. The mass fraction stated on the package corresponds to the actual one. The product has good thermal stability - its shape was preserved for two hours at normal temperature.

• high quality;
• microbiological characteristics are normal;
• does not contain herbal supplements;
• good organoleptic properties;
• mass fraction of fat corresponds to that indicated on the label;
• keeps its shape at room temperature;
• consistency;
• completely safe for consumption.

• very yellow color;
• unevenly colored;
• overpriced;
• stored for a long time;
• there is a slight mealy in the taste.

7th place - Alantal

Weight - 180 gr.
Cost - 167 rubles.
Recommended 65%.

Manufacturer - Porkhovskiy butter and cheese plant in the Pskov region. The traditional product uses 100% cream, therefore the taste is pronounced, creamy, delicate, not insipid. Does not melt in the kitchen, but over time, drops of moisture appear on the surface. The required thickness allows the product to be used in cereals and on toast. The quality of the product is confirmed by positive customer reviews and the state standard 32261. According to experts, it does not contain non-dairy fat, Roskachestvo did not give high scores. Perhaps, it contains preservatives, since the product has a long shelf life.

• delicious;
• solid;
• there is a bright smell of cream;
• quality-price ratio;
• ideal for sandwiches;
• beautiful packaging design.

• not sold in all stores;
• little-known manufacturer;
• it is not specified from which cream it is made;
• long shelf life.

6th place - Prostokvashino

Weight - 180 gr.
Cost - 164 rubles.
Recommended by 69%.

When analyzed in the laboratory, the product received comments. The indicated fat content on the label is 82%, in fact, is underestimated, does not fit under GOST. The food has no aroma, organoleptic properties are low. Buyers note the benefits of the product when baking products at home. With proper storage, the product will be good for a month.

• storage for 35 days;
• convenient packaging with 20 g portion markings;
• homogeneous consistency;
• sweetish creamy taste;
• suitable for baking and porridge.

• GOST is not specified;
• the percentage of fat content is underestimated;
• the price criterion does not correspond to the highest grade and quality composition;
• has an unexpressed taste of cream;
• crumbles when spreading on a roll.

5th place - traditional from Vologda

Weight - 180 gr.
Cost - 176 rubles.
64% recommended.

Manufacturer - OJSC "Educational and experimental dairy plant" VGMKhA them. N.V. Vereshchagin of the Vologda region. In accordance with GOST 32261, the composition of the butter must include pasteurized cream, without impurities and herbal additives. The developer put them in the basis of the oil from Vologda. Soft paper colorful packaging on top of the briquette attracts with brightness. The reviews noted the taste of the product, creamy smell, creamy density. The loose consistency does not harden even when stored in the refrigerator, the soft structure is freely spread on bread. The expiration date is declared 2 weeks. The examination indicated an increased content of trans fat fractions in milk fat. Otherwise, the reviews are positive.

• good rich taste;
• contains milk fat;
• meets safety requirements;
• natural product;
• short shelf life;
• does not crumble.

• the price of the product is too high;
• the ratio quality - price does not work;
• loose consistency;
• insufficient creamy taste;
• contains trans fats in values ​​above average.

4th place - Ekomilk

Weight - 180 gr.
Price - 180 rubles.
Recommended by 74%.

Unsalted butter made according to the GOST R 52253 standard, packed in a paper wrapper. For cooking, the manufacturer used high-fat pasteurized cream. The energy value of 100 g of the product is 748 kcal. ZAO Ozeretsky Dairy Plant in Dmitrovsky District uses high-quality raw materials for its products. Constant control confirms the excellent structure and safety of the products.Recently, a counterfeiter has come across with the addition of non-animal fats, so when buying, you should carefully read the information on the package. Another creator can be confused by the low price of the product for the promotion. When palm oil is added, the product will separate into separate fractions when heated.

• taste;
• tender, thick;
• Colour;
• naturalness;
• safety;
• there are weight marks on the package;
• light yellow color.

• melts quickly;
• there is no smell of cream;
• the content differs from the declared one;
• has additives of non-animal origin;
• fake is often found;
• high price without stock.

3rd place - Vkusnoteevo

Weight - 200 gr.
Cost - from 99 rubles.
78% recommended.

The dairy products of the Voronezhsky combine from the Molvest company are distinguished by their excellent taste and quality. Children and adults love to eat curd snacks. This also applies to butter. Traditional, with a creamy taste, excellent consistency, according to the 32261 standard - Vkusnoteevo's product takes the third place in the rating. Nowadays it is difficult to find homemade oil with a pronounced unique aroma and taste. Nevertheless, Vkusnoteevo has the standard properties of cream products. Pasteurized cow's milk cream was used for its preparation. When spreading on bread, it lays down evenly, without crumbs, does not stretch and does not remain on the blade. Ideal for sandwiches. There is a slight sour aftertaste or aftertaste, but it does not spoil the overall impression.

• affordable price tag;
• contains only milk fats;
• natural;
• safe;
• excellent organoleptic characteristics;
• no preservatives;
• composition, grade and fat content correspond to the declared characteristics.

• there are some remarks on the aroma;
• slight unnatural aftertaste.

2nd place - Brest-Litovsk

Weight - 180 gr.
Cost - from 153 rubles.
78% recommended.

The Belarusian oil of JSC "Savushkin Product" is produced in accordance with the STB 1890 standard. The color, smell, taste, consistency and other organoleptic properties comply with the standards. Milky aroma and taste are poorly expressed, there is a slight foreign taste of polymer. The sweet, creamy unsalted food is reminiscent of the country side. Made from pasteurized cream. Outside the refrigerator, the product becomes soft after 15-20 minutes, smears well, but does not flow. The product can be purchased at any chain store. In small private shops, counterfeit packaging with average characteristics is often found.

• based on milk fat;
• free of benzoic and sorbic acids and other preservatives;
• the price criterion corresponds to the quality;
• organoleptic characteristics at height;
• top grade, composition confirmed by experts;
• safe in terms of physical, chemical and microbiological properties;
• a large length of storage under proper storage conditions.

• faint smell of cream;
• mealy in taste;
• light polymer flavor.

1st place - Rogachev Traditional

Weight - 180 gr.
Cost - from 167 rubles.
94% recommended.

The Rogachev Dairy Canning Plant, located in the Gomel region, offers a product in foil. The content of carbohydrates per 100 g - 0.8 g, proteins - 0.6 g, made in accordance with GOST 32261. Traditional quality and beautiful packaging is emphasized by the pleasant taste of homemade cream. Suitable for sandwiches, porridge and baked goods. Inside only pasteurized cream, without preservatives and acids. Does not stick to the knife when cutting. Under room conditions it becomes soft, but does not melt or turn into a liquid. It may sour a little if stored incorrectly and for a long time. This says that the product is natural, does not contain additives, with a short shelf life. Belarus did not disappoint again. Now, in addition to high-quality Rogachev condensed milk, you can buy butter. Customer reviews are positive.There are no comments on quality characteristics. The products are completely safe, which is confirmed by independent examinations.

• delicious;
• meets safety requirements;
• without impurities;
• no aftertaste;
• does not contain salt;
• heat resistant;
• convenient packaging;
• corresponds to the highest grade and GOST.

• rarely occurs.

Comparative table of characteristics of cream products

A place	Name	Natural	Composition	Additives	Price, rub
10	Anchor	Yes	cream	not	197
9	Syrobogatov	Yes	cream	Yes	124
8	Thousand Lakes	Yes	cream	not	165
7	Alantal	Yes	cream	Yes	167
6	Prostokvashino	Yes	cream	Yes	164
5	From Vologda	Yes	cream	not	176
4	Ekomilk	Yes	cream	Yes	180
3	Vkusnoteevo	Yes	cream	not	from 99
2	Brest-Litovsk	Yes	cream	not	from 153
1	Rogachev	Yes	cream	not	from 167

Classic butter

Classic or peasant oil has a slightly lower proportion of fat compared to traditional - 72.5%. It can be salty and unsalted, sour and sweet creamy, premium and first grade. It is made from cream, with the addition of skim and natural milk, salt, carotene, lactic acid sourdough; buttermilk - a drink obtained from milk processing. TOP-3 is compiled for a peasant product.

3rd place - Romanov lug

Weight - 180 gr.
Cost - 99 rubles.
Recommended by 83%.

You can buy the product on the Dixie network. The product tastes good, convenient packaging, reasonable price. Organoleptic properties are declared in the highest grade, in fact, they are suitable for the first.

• based on milk fat;
• natural;
• safety requirements are met.

• too soft;
• not sold in all stores;
• the requirements for the variety are not met.

2nd place - From Vologda

Weight - 180 gr.
Price - 155 rubles.
88% suggested.

The manufacturer declares that the product is made from pasteurized cream. The butter has a soft texture, pleasant creamy taste, melts and melts well. Great for sandwiches. Packaged in paper. The declared superior grade was not confirmed by experts - the appearance and consistency resembles grade 1.

• soft;
• tender;
• delicious;
• does not crumble;
• high quality;
• safe;
• contains only milk fat.

• price;
• deviation from the standard for the declared variety.

1st place - Vkusnoteevo

Weight - 180 gr.
Cost –121 rubles.
Recommended by 87%.

Physicochemical and microbiological properties are performed according to the standard. Fat level and top grade match. Melts quickly at room temperature. According to reviews, it is suitable for baking, has a pleasant creamy taste and color.

• safety is respected;
• basic properties are normal;
• top grade;
• taste;
• Colour;
• smell.

• not identified.

comparison table

A place	Name	Natural	Composition	Price, rub
3	Romanov meadow	Yes	cream	99
2	From Vologda	Yes	cream	155
1	Vkusnoteevo	Yes	cream	121

Amateur oil

Mass fraction of amateur oil is 78-80%. Moisture can be up to 20%. It is not washed during manufacture, it contains dry fat-free substances in an amount of 2%. TOP-3 compiled for an amateur product.

3rd place - Just milk

Weight - 180 gr.
Price - 99 rubles.
Recommended 65%.

A product with a good percentage of fat. Does not contain additives or herbal ingredients. Buyers comment on the quality of the product. The surface of the briquette is matte, at room temperature the product does not float, it becomes soft.

• good composition;
• delicious;
• safe;
• natural;
• informative packaging;
• heat resistant.

• matte coating;
• after the freezer crumbles.

2nd place - Sweet and creamy Altai cow

Weight - 180 gr.
Cost - 106 rubles.
72% suggested.

The sweet butter is packed in foil to preserve its beneficial properties. Belongs to the highest grade, does not contain GMOs. Made from pasteurized cow's milk-based cream.

• high quality;
• safe;
• standards are met;
• without GMO;
• pleasant aroma;
• good color.

• suitable for baking;
• there is a taste of margarine.

1st place - from Vologda Solenoe

Weight - 180 gr.
Cost - 238 rubles.
Recommended by 75%.

Amateur Salted butter contains high fat pasteurized cream and extra class table salt. Creamy taste is bright, no additional aromas. The uniform composition and color is visually confirmed.

• quality;
• bright taste;
• safety;
• consistency;
• natural milk fat;
• does not contain vegetable fat and preservatives.

• high price.

Comparative characteristics

A place	Name	Natural	Composition	Feature	Price, rub
3	Just milk	Yes	cream		99
2	Altai cow	Yes	cream	sweet	106
1	From Vologda	Yes	cream	salty	238

Sandwich butter

This subspecies is prepared from butter, the mass fraction of fat is 61-62%. Carotene for color, vitamins, emulsifiers, flavors, stabilizers and a concentrate of lactic acid organisms are added to the mixture. The rating is compiled for a sandwich product.

3rd place - unsalted milk

Weight - 180 gr.
Price - 82.9 rubles.
Recommended 65%.

Mix for sandwiches is made of cream with a fat content of 61.5%, without milk fat substitute. Packaged in foil, stored for 75 days.

• dietary goods;
• safety requirements are met.

• stored for a long time;
• not available in all stores.

2nd place - Belebeevskoe

Weight - 200 gr.
Cost - 69 rubles.
75% suggested.

Unsalted pasta is prepared according to GOST R 52253 from pasteurized cream. Suitable for sandwiches, porridge and frying. The color is lighter than that of peasant butter, the smell of cream is present.

• naturalness;
• safety;
• taste;
• large packaging.

• not identified.

1st place - Izbenka

Weight - 180 gr.
Cost –133 rubles.
85% recommended.

Izbenka Sweet and creamy unsalted sandwich made of pasteurized cream with the addition of water. A less fatty product is suitable for people who prefer low-fat foods. Vitamins of groups A, E, D contained in it contribute to the restoration of vision and nerve cells. The Izbenka was made according to GOST R 52969. Shelf life is 25 days.

• quality;
• natural composition;
• the requirements of the standard are met;
• safety;
• strong packaging.

• not detected.

comparison table

A place	Name	Natural	Composition	Feature	Price, rub
3	Milk	Yes	cream		82.9
2	Belebeevskoe	Yes	cream	unsalted	69
1	Izbenka	Yes	cream	sweet	133

Conclusion

Butter is not the last in the main grocery basket. Sandwiches, pastries, cereals will not be delicious without this product. You need to buy food correctly, pay attention to well-known manufacturers, quality, taste, price tag and shelf life. According to the rating of the article, products from Belarus are of excellent quality. They are safe and taste, smell and color like homemade products.