What is Cultured Butter ? It’s a common question I’m asked at Farmers Markets … what is cultured butter anyway?  and how is it different from salted butter?   Cultured Butter is butter that has been made with fresh cream and the addition of good bacteria (similar to the cultures used to make yogurt and cheese) The cheese culture thickens and ferments the cream which gives the finished product a tangier more complex flavour. Our Saffron cultured butter kits also