I have this Norpro butter keeper and the butter seems to lose it's flavor. Do you think the water should touch the butter?
879860
I don't think the water actually is supposed to contact the butter. The water's function is to create an air-tight seal so that air cannot flow over, under, or around the butter. It is actually moving air, or exchange of air, that causes food to go stale, or, in this case, to warm via convection. The seal also keeps out bugs, pet tongues, and dust.
879861
Doesn't hurt it in my experience.Well I haven't ever noticed any issue, but as long as the water is kept fresh (replace every 2-3 days) heck, its okay. We usually use that first 1 tbl. of butter pretty quick too so it isn't in contact for very long.
879862
Yes.. that's how it works; the water keeps the butter cool and oxygen free to prevent spoilage, yet soft enough to promote spreadability. I only use organic pasture butter, though, so maybe it's your butter that is losing flavor. Oil and water don't mix, so the water shoildn't affect the butter, but I do frequently change the water in mine and I use water that is from my Brita filter, so maybe your water has chemicals in it that change the flavor of the butter.
879863
I don't think the water should touch the butter for reasons of breeding germs...I only put ice or water in it when I have it setting out for a long duration to help keep it cool. I keep it dry and in the fridge if the butter won't be used within a few hours...I do let it out overnight if I am going to use it in the morning, but I only have a couple of ice cubes in the bottom so it won't be enough to touch the butter. I think it really depends on how quickly you use the butter. I hope this was helpful.
879864
The water must contact the butter to keep air out and keep the product fresh. I change mine about every 2-3 days, and I double check the temp in the water in the summer to make sure it isn't getting too warm. I have 2 of the butter keepers and haven't noticed any loss of flavor. I'm on a tested well rather than city water which could make a difference. Does your city (if you're in one) use fluoride in the water?
879865
I have not noticed any loss of flavor with the butter keeper. I try to have just enough water in mine so the edge of the butter cup touches the water to form a seal. I can't imagine that water touching the butter would harm it....unless the room temperature is too warm. We do not have central air and during very hot summer weather I don't use the butter keeper because my butter gets moldy if it isn't used quickly enough.
2208734
My wife had same problem when she loaded each side and then presssing the two sides together. She solved it by not loading the two halves and then pressing it together. It came out perfectly when she assembled the two halves and then pressed the butter in from the slot on the bottom!
935140
I have not tried to keep ghee. However, it is my impression that hHe stays pretty soft. To use the butter keeper you put the butter in the bell, then turn it upside down in the cylinder which has a little water in the bottom. I think the ghee would run down in to the water.
305143
It could be a couple of things:1. Are you using REAL butter not the butter substitutes? Butter bells are really only for real butter. 2. Is your butter soften to room temp?The butter bell and the butter need to be at the same temp or else the cold butter will not stick to the bell. 3. Is the inside of your butter bell completely dry? The since oil/fat and water repel each other, and butter is a fat, the part of the bell that comes in contact with butter must be completely dry. Hope that helps.
1921937
Mine does when I first fill it but after the first swipe of the butter it doesn't get wet. I love my two that I used daily!
935139
I actually do keep my butter without water and it is soft and doing okay without. There doesn't seem to be much space to put the water in. Therese
1827191
Thaw butter to room temp before spooning into keeper...using back of spoon, push butter down into 'bowl' of keeper, smoothing off at top. I use one stick at a time. Also, use cold water in container, changing every couple of days. I love having butter ready to spread with this keeper. Enjoy using it!
415998
water level is to the butter level. the water will not harm the butter. the butter will stay soft and not sour. we have used one for several years and change the water periodically or when we add new butter.
1655226
I have never had that happen. I push room temperature butter into the dish with the back of a spoon, fill the water just up to the fill mark (about 3/4 inch I guess) and it lifts out without a suction. Is the piece that holds the butter really tight in the bottom piece? If so, perhaps yours is defective because there should be a little room so it slips out easily. I don't remember if they protected it with something but if there is any plastic on either piece it should be removed. Good luck.
1921938
I don't think it matters. I've been using mine for years. When I fill it with a quarter pound of butter, it always gets wet, because you need enough water to seal. Make sure to change the water every 3 days or so per the instructions. Also, clean the top when you add a new stick of butter. I think you'll love it.
1844270
Depending on the warmth of the house, it may still fall out. I put a little water and ice chips in then if need be, the next day stick the butter back into its little cup and put fresh water and ice in. Works like a charm and the water doesn't hurt the butter. My house is about 83-85 in the daytime while I'm at work (109 outside) and having soft butter at dinner while the house is cooling is still well worth the extra effort. Good luck!
305148
I *just* had this problem for the first time. The first many times, the butter didn't fall out. Now, after months of using this great product, KERPLUNK! Butter in the water. So, what did I do differently. I PUT COLD BUTTER IN THE BELL. Condensation created MOISTURE between the butter and the bell, so that the butter did not adhere. The solution is to take that stick of butter out of the fridge, unwrap it, and let it sit till there is NO condensation on the surface of the butter any more. Then, put it in the bell. And, it will not fall out, even on a warm summer day!
463722
Some water drips off into the base of the crock right when you lift up the lid, but hardly any stays on the butter. It's a good design.
463723
You put the butter in so it does not protrude over the top rim and it will stay dry. If you heap it in so it comes over the top then the top part will be wet.
305142
It is very important that you make sure you leave no air holes when you put the butter in the butter keeper. Smooch it in real good. It is what I do and I have never had a problem.
1230541
The butter might come in contact with the water depending on how much butter is in the bowl. Because of the fat in butter what little water is there just beads up and is not enough to be concerned about. I don't do anything about it, I just use it as is. Hope that helps.
305144
I haven't had any trouble. I make sure butter is room temp. Then I push it in making sure there are no air bubbles and it is level with the edge. I also only put in enough water to just submerge the bell bottom. Oh also is cold to cool water, never warm or hot. Good luck.