Dairy
Vologda Butter
Вологодское масло
Northwest Russia, Russia
Cultured butter of at least 82.5% fat made in Vologda Oblast since the 19th century, prized for its nutty, fermented sweetness.
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What it is
A closer look at Vologda Butter.
Cultured butter of at least 82.5% fat made in Vologda Oblast since the 19th century, prized for its nutty, fermented sweetness.
What to look for
Know it when you find it.
Look for the yellow-red Vologda butter pack bearing the protected regional mark; it spreads soft and tastes faintly of hazelnuts.
Where it belongs
Origins and
traditions.
Food rarely respects a border. These are the places the dataset connects most strongly to Vologda Butter.
Northwest Russia, Russia
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