The Trade Quality Inspection of Agricultural and Food Products (JIHARS) examined butter and clarified butter sold in Poland. She detected a number of irregularities. Almost one third (29.2%) of the inspected products from 72 entities turned out to not meet the specified requirements. “In 12.9% of the batches, irregularities were revealed in terms of physicochemical parameters, which mainly concerned fat content that was inconsistent with the regulations or declaration,” JIHARS informs, adding that the taste or smell of the products was not questioned. Incorrect labeling was found in over 15%. inspected batches.
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Butter control. Information about fat content necessary
In its announcement, JIHARS draws attention to the abundance of milk fats in Polish stores. It's easy to get lost in the maze of names, packaging and ingredients. How to avoid the mistake?
“Do not be influenced by the shape and graphic form of the packaging, as it may be misleading at first glance. Always check the name, fat content and composition,” inspectors warn. According to the information they provide, spreadable milk fats, depending on their fat content, are divided into:
- butter: 80-90 percent fat (and additionally no more than 16% water and no more than 2% dry non-fat milk solids),
- butter with three-quarters fat content: 60-62 percent fat,
- semi-skimmed butter: 39-41 percent fat,
- other milk fats for spreading, with different fat content.
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JIHARS also drew attention to irregularities in product labeling. This includes: o: suggesting specific properties by using the declaration “without preservatives” (no such additives may be added to butter), no percentage of fat, no information on storage conditions, etc.
Due to the identified irregularities, sanctions provided for in applicable food law provisions were applied, inspectors inform.
