What Is Ghee?

This 2021 hands-on review covers Clarified Living ghee. Ghee is a type of clarified butter; it is not automatically healthier than butter. Both are rich in saturated fat, so the overall amount you eat matters.

My boss asked me to do a story on ghee and check out Clarified Living. At the time of our review, it was a Texas-based direct-to-consumer company selling ghee online.

When it comes to ghee, I had a lot of questions.

What Is Ghee?

Ghee is a type of clarified butter. During cooking, water and milk solids are removed, which gives it a different flavor and cooking behavior from regular butter.

Is Ghee Butter?

Sort of. It starts with butter, but the finished product tastes and cooks differently. At the time of our review, Clarified Living offered several flavors, including jalapeño.

Is Ghee Healthier Than Butter?

Not necessarily. Ghee can fit into a diet like other fats, but it is not automatically a healthier version of butter. The American Heart Association recommends limiting saturated fat overall, and both butter and ghee are concentrated sources of fat. If you are comparing it with conventional butter for baking, see our Plugra Butter Pie Baking Review.

How Long Has Ghee Been Around?

It originated in India and has a long culinary history there. It is now widely used around the world.

How Did Clarified Living Ghee Taste?

I loved the different flavors and wanted more. It was easy to cook with and added another dimension compared with plain butter.