About Bega: Bega Cheese Limited is an Australian owned and operated dairy company. Its origins began in the scenic Bega Valley, approximately halfway between Sydney and Melbourne on Australia’s east coast. For over 120 years, Bega Cheese has been producing high quality cheese and dairy products that Australian families have grown to love. Bega cheese manufactures and exports an extensive range of natural and processed cheese, as well as other dairy products to more than 40 countries worldwide. Bega – Best Quality since 1899. �� Product Overview Bega Tatura Butter is an Australian dairy product made by Bega Cheese Ltd in Victoria. It’s available in both salted and continental unsalted versions, primarily sold as 250 g blocks across Malaysia and export markets. �� Ingredients & Nutrition (per 100 g) Salted Butter Ingredients: Pasteurised Cream, Water, Salt Nutrition: Energy: ~3020 kJ (720 kcal) Total Fat: ~81.0 g (Saturated ~55.1 g) Protein: ~0.6 g, Carbs: ~0.7 g, Sugars: ~<0.5 g Sodium: ~695 mg (≈0.7 g salt) Continental Unsalted Butter Ingredients: Pasteurised Cream, Water, Lactic Acid, Natural Starter Culture Flavour Nutrition: Energy: ~3080 kJ (736 kcal) Total Fat: ~82.5 g (Saturated ~56.1 g) Protein: ~0.6 g, Carbs: ~1.0 g, Sugars: ~<0.5 g Sodium: ~6 mg (virtually salt‑free) �� Origin & Manufacturing Made from 100% Australian milk, churned and packaged in Victoria via Bega’s Tatura production facilities Lactic-style butter with cultured flavor notes in the unsalted variety, providing a clean, pleasant butter aroma and a soft, spreadable texture . ✅ Pros & Cons �� Pros: Reliable and consistent product from a reputable Australian dairy brand. Salted version is well-balanced—ideal for spreading or cooking where seasoning is beneficial. Unsalted version offers accurate salt control for baking and refined sauces. Good fat composition (~82%), making it versatile across culinary tasks. �� Cons: Not cultured in the premium artisan sense like Pepe Saya or European AOP butters. Limited to the 250 g pack size; larger sizes may not be widely imported.
