Is Butter vegetarian?

Butter is a dairy product made from the fat and protein components of churned cream, consisting of approximately 81% butterfat. It is used as a spread, condiment, and fat in cooking and baking. As a dairy product, it is vegetarian but not vegan; plant-based butter alternatives also exist.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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