Question

Is Butter an Emulsion?

Answer 1

Emulsion: An emulsion is a type of colloid made by mixing two liquids that are not usually mixed.

• An emulsion in a liquid is the dispersion of another liquid.
• Egg yolks, butter, and mayonnaise are typical examples of emulsions.
• The method of combining liquids to form an emulsion is called emulsification.

Butter is a dairy product derived from milk that contains 80% fat, which remains stable at room temperature even when cooled.

• The fat content in butter is so high that it forms a continuous process whereby water droplets are distributed.
• Due to which butter is called an emulsion of water in oil.
• Hence, butter is an Emulsion.