
Compared with whole butter, clarified butter (ghee) has a higher smoke point primarily because it lacks which component?
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Get StartedCompared with whole butter, clarified butter (ghee) has a higher smoke point primarily because it lacks which component?
Options:
- Water
- Milk solids (proteins and sugars)
- Added salt
- Free fatty acids
Correct answer: Milk solids (proteins and sugars)
Explanation: Clarified butter (ghee) has milk solids removed; those proteins and sugars scorch at lower temperatures, so its smoke point increases. Ghee’s smoke point is about 250°C (482°F) versus whole butter around 150–175°C (302–347°F).
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