TasteAtlas ranked two Indian ghee products sixth
TasteAtlas described the ranking as a compilation of the “Best and iconic butters around the world.” Its assessment considered product quality, craftsmanship, premium positioning, history, international recognition and cultural significance. GirOrganic A2 Gir Cow Ghee and Amul Pure Ghee shared the No. 6 position.
GirOrganic’s product is made from milk supplied by Gir cows and is marketed around traditional preparation methods and the cultural heritage associated with A2 ghee. Amul Pure Ghee is produced by Amul, one of India’s largest and most recognisable dairy brands. The product is associated with a characteristic aroma and granular texture commonly linked to traditionally prepared ghee.
TasteAtlas separates products it considers “Best” from those it regards as “Iconic”. The first category emphasises qualities such as exceptional standards, craftsmanship and premium credentials. The second takes account of historical roots, cultural importance and recognition outside a product’s place of origin. Products may appear in both categories when quality attributes are combined with an established cultural identity.
Ghee has a longstanding role in Indian cooking, food culture and household dairy consumption. It is made by clarifying butter, distinguishing it from conventional butter products commonly associated with European dairy markets. The two Indian entries therefore represented both a specialised offering linked to an indigenous cattle breed and a product from a large-scale cooperative dairy brand.
The list also featured products from Australia, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Spain and the United States. Among the named products were Lurpak Slightly Salted Butter from Denmark, Beurre d’Échiré AOP from France, Kerrygold Pure Irish Salted Butter from Ireland, Anchor Butter from New Zealand and Land O’Lakes Salted Butter from the United States.
The recognition came as Indian dairy products were reaching consumers beyond the domestic market. Indian dairy companies and cooperatives were exploring premium and value-added products, including ghee, while the TasteAtlas ranking placed the two Indian brands alongside established butter products from major dairy-producing regions.
