What Does Butter Classify as? A Detailed Food and Chemical Breakdown
                                
                                
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                                Dating back to the prehistoric era, butter has been a culinary staple for centuries. So, what does butter classify as? The answer is more complex than you might think, encompassing its identity as a dairy product, a fat, and a water-in-oil emulsion.