Lurpak is made from cow’s milk, and that’s pretty much it—plus a little salt. It’s not a “butter-like spread” filled with palm oil, emulsifiers, and ingredients you can’t pronounce after a glass of wine.
One tablespoon (about 14 grams) has around 100 calories and 11 grams of fat, most of which is saturated. Gasp! But before you run away screaming, remember that the whole “saturated fat will kill you instantly” thing has been seriously debated by scientists lately. Your body actually needs some fat to absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Spoiler alert: Lurpak butter is rich in Vitamin A and a bit of Vitamin D. So, slathering it on your toast is technically helping you absorb the nutrients from that avocado you’re pretending to enjoy.
The Unsalted vs. Salted Debate (It’s Riveting, I Promise)
If you’re watching your sodium, go for the unsalted version. The salted Lurpak is delicious but packs a punch of sodium that might make your blood pressure do a little dance.
Personally, I use salted for spreading on warm bread—because life is short. But for baking? Unsalted all the way, so you control the salt. It’s about power, really. And fluffy cookies.
