Butterfat or milkfat is the fatty portion of milk. Milk and cream are often sold according to the amount of butterfat they contain. == Composition == The fatty acids of butterfat are typically composed as follows (by mass fraction): ===Fatty acids vs triglycerides=== As shown above, the composition of fats in milk is usually discussed in terms of ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfat
natural fatty constituent of cows` milk and the chief component of butter. Clear butterfat rises to the top of melted butter and may be poured off, ... [8 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/b/135