Well, I've finally joined the rest of the world in the 21st century by eliminating all the non-stick coated pans from my kitchen. I've gone back to my old favorites, the All Clad Stainless Steel pans that don't add toxins to my food (my favorite go-to pan is this one All Clad Stainless Steel 4-Quart Saute Pan with Lid). The unfortunate reality is, though, that in my non-expert hands, most foods I cook do stick to my pans. The solution: Ghee.
Because Ghee has a higher flash point than butter, it doesn't break down at all during cooking. You know what I'm talking about. You use butter to sauté but find that you have to keep adding more and more as you go because it mysteriously disappears or browns onto the pan. That doesn't happen with Ghee.
I'm not one to participate in the many common dietary trends. As someone with a bit of formal training on both nutrition and the workings of the human body, I believe that balance and moderation are the keys to excellent nutrition. My mantra is: everything in moderation. We do need some cholesterol in our diets, just not as much as we'd like. We also need carbohydrates. The great majority of us, who aren't sensitive to lactose or glutens actually should be eating these things.
That said, I am not a fan of GMOs these days. My viewpoint is not dietary in nature. I certainly don't want to get into my environmental concerns or discuss the virtues of anti-trust regulations. I'm just going to say that I appreciate the fact that this product is made from organic milk alone. The milk used in this product is harvested in the spring and fall only, when the cattle are permitted to graze exclusively on non-GMO green grass (the growth phase of the grass affects the nutrition it provides).
The fact that the cattle are restricted to a diet of green grass alone affects the flavor of their milk, which in turn affects the flavor of the Ghee.
I am an F1 Hybrid, myself. Yes, my father is 100% Persian while my mother is a typical American of mixed European heritage. As such, I learned to cook a few traditional Persian delights, many of which incorporate ghee. It is for this reason that I have experimented with many different varieties of Ghee. This brand is far superior in flavor and texture. And while my initial interest in ghee was in ethnic cooking, I've found that I use it in a broad array of dishes these days.
Further, it pleases me that this company seems committed to ethical business practices and conservation of the environment. These folks provide a truly superior product with a social conscience. If you've never tried cooking with Ghee, you'll be delightfully surprised at how much buttery flavor you can infuse with such a minimal amount of cholesterol added (because the ghee doesn't brown or dry up during cooking, and you can use less). The manufacturer doesn't add salt to this ghee. Additionally, the product is free of trans fats, colorants, and preservatives.
Thank you, Pure Indian Foods, for providing such a healthful and delicious product at a fair price, and for doing so while maintaining a social conscience.
NOTE : I have not been offered, nor do I expect to receive ANY remuneration for this review. It is my honest opinion of a product that I have faithfully used for a few years now. I do remember receiving a card with my first shipment, long ago, that requested feedback on Amazon, but did not offer incentive for such. I am reviewing the product now, not then, because of my new interest in GMO-free purchasing decisions. This is a favorite staple in my kitchen, and I was glad to find that it is GMO free, though that fact was not among my reasons for purchase initially.
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