Butter is one of the most traditional and versatile dairy products in world cuisine. Its origin dates back thousands of years, when ancient civilizations discovered that churning fresh cream separated the fat into a solid and pliable form, ideal for cooking and spreading. In Latin America, butter is commonly known as "manteca" in some countries, although "mantequilla" is the most widely used term in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and other places. In Colombia and Venezuela, in addition to the traditional name, it is common to hear references to this product as "homemade butter" when it is made at home, highlighting its freshness and authentic flavor.
Making butter at home allows you to enjoy a more natural product with a more intense flavor than many commercial versions. Furthermore, this practice has a strong cultural and gastronomic component in many rural regions, where fresh products are utilized and ancestral culinary traditions are kept alive.
