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Ayurvedic Dravya · Dairy · — kcal / 100g

Butter, unsalted Navanita

Also known as: white butter, makhan, Cultured butter

Fresh navanita is classically lighter than ghee for the sick and children; the precursor of ghee.

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Butter, unsalted — Ayurvedic Dairy & USDA Nutrition

Butter, unsalted — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Increases (+2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Soft, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Fresh navanita is classically lighter than ghee for the sick and children; the precursor of ghee.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Fresh homemade white butter is the classical form; store butter is fine unsalted; convert surplus to ghee.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (navanita).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • fresh white butter on hot rotis and parathas
  • with sarson ka saag
  • melted over steamed vegetables

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kapha excess, obesity
  • Contraindication: high cholesterol (moderation)
  • Contraindication: dairy sensitivity

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Butter, unsalted

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp (14g):

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