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(based on 12 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Butter

The fame of Isigny butter goes back to the 16th century. Years later, in the 19th century, the population of Paris alone consumed 800 tonnes of butter a year. How do they explain the fact that the gourmets of the day favored Isigny butter? It is simple! The Isigny terroir has the advantage of a mild, damp climate; is near the sea; and enjoys the benefits of the Bessin and Cotentin marshes. The cows which graze there are fed on grass rich in iodine, beta carotene and trace elements.

The quality of Isigny butter reflects all these natural advantages. It is impossible to confuse it with any other butter. It is yellow like buttercups; it has a faint taste of hazelnuts; contains coarse rock salt; and it is rich in Vitamin A. All of these qualities were noted in the Appellation d'Origine Controle specification, which has been in force since 1986.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 12 reviews)

92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(3), Creamy(4), Flavorful(7), Rich(6), Smooth(3)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(3), Melted(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(6), Frequent diner(3)

simply splendid!

By organic fanatic

from michigan on 12/2/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Be creative

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isigny Butter with Coarse Rock Salt:

This was a very pleasant surprise for an afterthought [...]

delicious but....

By hanban from towson, md on 11/17/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Flavorful, Rich

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isigny Butter with Coarse Rock Salt:

I would recommend this butter in a heartbeat but I have to point out a problem I had. There was a super thin piece of wax paper around the butter that stuck to the butter so I had to take a knife and scrape this paper off the butter. This wasted some butter in the process. I don't know if this happens to all the butter or just my batch but it was a real pain and wouldn't reorder because of this issue. Other than that, it was quite delicious.

Special occasions or bread machine loaf

By loadstah

from So. MD on 10/21/2008

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Pros:

Rich

Cons:

Habit-forming

Best Uses:

anytime

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isigny Butter with Coarse Rock Salt:

This nice spread fits great in my water-lock butter dispenser and goes on crackers or any toast or anywhere you want a good buttery spread. I don't cook with it. It stands alone. The coarse salt content doesn't make it crunchy just tasty.

'THIS IS MY FAVORITE BUTTER'

By CHARLENE from ROSELLE, NJ on 10/7/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isigny Butter with Coarse Rock Salt:

THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE BEST BUTTER I'VE EVER EATEN, AND I LOVE BUTTER.

SINCE I LIKE SALT ON MY FOOD, FINDING A BUTTER WITH THE SALT ALREADY INCORPORATED, IS AN ADDED PLUS.

Hard to unpack

By rfug from Paso Robles, CA on 4/16/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Wrapping

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isigny Butter with Coarse Rock Salt:

The aluminum foil has a thin paper liner insie,
which is stuck to the butter. Either you melt the butter with the paper and strain or you spend the
better part of half an hour to scrape it off
(including som butter).

my sister's fave for its salty perfectio

By rebecca with spoon

from small town texas on 11/20/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isigny Butter with Coarse Rock Salt:

wild about it on toast

It was very tasty

By Marthita from Nahant, MA on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Cons:

N/A

Best Uses:

Mostly with bread

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isigny Butter with Coarse Rock Salt:

I would definitively buy this product again.

prrrrrrrr!

By Mama

from Folsom, CA on 9/18/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Lingers, Smooth

Best Uses:

On All Bread Products

Describe Yourself:

Italian

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isigny Butter with Coarse Rock Salt:

This butter is simply the best I have ever spread on a piece of Italian bread! Keep the knife handy and spread a little taste on each bite. Heavenly!

I will buy over and over

By Joe

from Washington DC on 9/7/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

breakfast toast and buns, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isigny Butter with Coarse Rock Salt:

The combination of smooth, silky butter with the best salt taste makes the best combination I've found.

my favorite weakness

By Mr. Hilton

from Deer Isle, ME on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable

Cons:

Bad Value

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isigny Butter with Coarse Rock Salt:

other french butters get better reviews but this little nugget of grainy joy never ceases to amaze and surprise the palate. though hard to spread, once in the right temprature and responsive, nothing beats the rich taste of northern pastures dotted with grainy salt. Bravo!

Terrible Packaging

By MGT from California on 2/22/2007

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isigny Butter with Coarse Rock Salt:

Packaging sticks to the butter. Butter was good. But it took all the enjoyment out of it.

A true luxury and worth every dollar.

By danny boy from Shepherdstown, WV.This on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality, Lights up the pallet

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isigny Butter with Coarse Rock Salt:

This product should be a staple for all serious kitchen junkies or for
anyone who just wants to reward themself with a culinary treat. Be careful
this stuff is addictive.

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