Ghee Organic 450ml

What is ghee and why should I care?

Ghee is commonly referred to as clarified butter in western culture. In essence ghee is butter oil, as the lactose and other milk solids have been removed by an old-fashioned method of gently heating butter until it becomes a clear golden liquid. The lactose and other milk solids coagulate and are meticulously removed. This process also evaporates most of the natural water content, making ghee light, pure and resistant to spoilage.

Benefits recognized in the Ayurvedic texts

Ayurveda considers ghee the ultimate cooking oil, with diverse mind/body benefits listed in the ancient texts.

•Absorption: Ghee is an integral part of the science of ayurvedic herbal formulation. Since ghee is oil, it can bond with lipid-soluble nutrients and herbs to penetrate the lipid-based cell walls of the body. It is stated to increase the potency of certain herbs by carrying the active components to the interior of the cells where they impart the most benefit.

•Preservative: Ghee does not spoil easily, and actually preserves the original freshness and potency of herbs and foods.

•Digestion: The ayurvedic texts say that Ghee helps balance excess stomach acid, and helps maintain/repair the mucus lining of the stomach.

•Mild Burns: Like aloe, Ghee is said to prevent blisters and scarring if applied quickly to affected skin.

•Mind: Ghee is said to promote all three aspects of mental functioning -- learning, memory and recall.

•Ayurvedic Balance: Ghee balances both Vata (the ayurvedic mind/body operator that controls movement in mind and body) and Pitta (the operator that controls heat and metabolism).

The beneficial kind or lipids (fat)

It is understood that fat is essential for health. A totally fat-free diet can actually accelerate aging of the skin, nerves and brain cells. Without an adequate amount of quality saturated lipids in the diet, cell regeneration can be adversely impacted. Lipids are needed for efficient absorption of crucial lipid-soluble vitamins such as A, D and K. The stomach lining, which protects the stomach from the acids it secretes to help break down foods, needs lipids to maintain a healthy coating. Similarly, cholesterol in the body serves functions that are crucial to health, such as building cell membranes, and hormone and bile balance. It is when cholesterol is damaged by harmful free radicals that it leads to clogged arteries and heart problems. Ghee imparts the benefits of the best essential fatty acids without the problems of oxidized cholesterol, trans-fatty acids or hydrogenated fats. It is also resistant to free radical damage and is both salt and lactose free.

Versatile Cooking Medium

Ghee has an excellent aroma and is so flavorful that you can use half as much as other cooking oils. It has a very high burning point and doesn’t burn or smoke during cooking. It combines excellently with a wide variety of spices. You can use ghee to sauté foods, in baking, deep-frying, or even as a spread.

Is all ghee created equal?

When looking to purchase ghee or making it at home the key things to be aware of are:

Is it made from Australian organic grass fed dairy?

Has the dairy been homogenized?

Is it free from artificial colours and preservatives?

Is it stored in glass?

This information was brought in part to our attention by Key Ghee.

Key Ghee is a local business based in Mullumbimby. They aim to set the standards in Ghee. We now sell their ghee in our Byron Bay warehouse. Key Ghee is made from  Paris Creek’s biodynamic Australian salted butter and nothing else.

Key Ghee is:

From organic Australian organic grass fed dairy

Not homogenized

High in fat soluble vitamins  

Australian made

GMO free

Free from artificial colours and preservatives

Free from plastic packaging

Locally made and owned