EPI Ingredients Debuts Additive-free Butter Powder

In the past four years, more than 400 new products incorporating Butter Powder have been launched on the world market. This popularity is mainly due to the organoleptic and functional benefits, as well as the ease of storage of the powder format, which does not require refrigeration.  In this context, and in order to meet an increasing consumer demand for natural products, French dairy ingredients supplier EPI Ingredients has added an additive-free Butter Powder to its range.

The Butter Powder can be easily incorporated into a broad variety of food matrices. It gives the typical taste of traditional butter and an authentic flavor to finished products.

The EPI Ingredients manufacturing process guarantees a functional powder, with a creamy texture and mouthfeel comparable to those of traditional butter-based products. 

Its benefits include matrix incorporation, good dispersion and hydration, as well as ease of storage. With no need for refrigeration, butter powder offers a longer shelf life and, consequently, a high level of flexibility for manufacturers, unlike traditional butter. 

Thanks to all its characteristics, the ingredient is primarily used in pastry and baked goods applications, especially in premixes and mixes. It can also be useful in other applications, such as sauces, ready meals, and dairy products. Although freeze-dried products are not yet widely available in France, they are rapidly becoming more popular, offering promising potential for the use of butter powder.