Description

Butter Starter Distillate is a concentrated flavor and aroma compound used to impart the characteristic rich, creamy, and savory notes of butter. This product is essential for creating authentic dairy flavor profiles in applications where the use of real butter is impractical or cost-prohibitive. It is a critical ingredient for flavor houses and food manufacturers targeting the bakery, confectionery, snack, and dairy-alternative industries globally.

Application

• Enhancing and standardizing the flavor profile in butter-flavored oils, margarines, and spreads.
• Providing a foundational dairy note in bakery mixes, cookies, cakes, and pastries.
• Formulating savory flavors for popcorn, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Creating rich, creamy notes in confectionery products like caramels and toffees.
• Developing authentic dairy character in plant-based and vegan dairy alternatives (e.g., butter-flavored spreads).
• Use as a key component in compounded butter, cheese, and cream flavors for savory applications.
• Adding depth and mouthfeel in sauces, gravies, and savory culinary preparations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butter Starter Distillate
CAS No.	91745-88-9
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Butter Flavor Distillate; Butter Starter Culture Distillate; Butter Aroma; Butter Flavoring; Natural Butter Flavor (Distillate); Starter Distillate; Butter Concentrate; Dairy Flavor Distillate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Butter Starter Distillate is produced and tested to ensure consistent flavor profile, purity, and safety for food applications. We adhere to Food Grade (FCC) standards and relevant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key specifications, which is available upon request to ensure your quality and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening and minimize headspace to preserve flavor integrity and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, intense butter aroma
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.850 - 0.950
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.380 - 1.450
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.