The Best Ghee: American Brands Vs Indian – Buttered Veg
In typical American style, marketing claims abound when it comes to our country’s pursuit of the best ghee.
You may have heard of grass-fed cow ghee, ghee butter, organic ghee, bulletproof ghee, paleo ghee, and so on. What do they all mean?
You may also be wondering if you should buy ghee that’s made in America (or local to you), versus ghee from India where the golden butter’s cultural roots are as ancient as it gets.
It might surprise you to learn that Indians have been through the same fear-of-fat dieting phase as we have.
And now that Indians have understood the healthful value of good fats (as we have), they are returning to genuine ghee, a traditional food in Indian culture, with renewed vigor.
Many Indians are also greatly encouraged by the fact that people outside India have discovered and are appreciating ghee.
To cater to this growing specialty market of ghee lovers both inside and outside of India, more than a few quality ghee companies based in India have started to cater to the export market.
This means there are plenty of excellent ghee brands from India available to Americans.
At the same time, Indian expats, as well as non-Indians who share a love for the culture, have started ghee companies based in the U.S that offer some very high quality ghee.
Top American Ghee Makers
Each U.S.-based company has unique selling points that appeal to American sensibilities, from bulletproof ghee to Gold Nugget Ghee (which, by the way, appears to be one of highest rated ghee products on Amazon with 284 five-star reviews.)
I have also noticed a lot of grass-fed, or pasture-raised ghee, which is a standard that aware consumers are looking for.
Here is a list of some of the top American ghee brands.
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