With these 10 tips, ghee will become your new favourite product

• Use ghee as a heat-stable cooking fat

Thanks to its high smoke point of around 250 °C, ghee is ideal for frying and sautéing. Unlike butter, it does not burn as quickly, which prevents the formation of harmful substances such as acrylamide. Use ghee to sear meat, fish or vegetables to intensify flavour without leaving a bitter aftertaste.

• Use ghee for a nutty flavour in baking

Replace butter with ghee when baking or spread it on warm bread and pancakes. It gives your baked goods a subtle, nutty flavour and a pleasant texture.

• Portion ghee consciously — it is calorie-dense

A tablespoon of ghee contains about 120 calories, roughly the same as butter. To avoid unwanted weight gain, use ghee in moderation and include it in your daily calorie allowance.

• Store ghee properly for maximum shelf life

Store ghee in a dark, well-sealed container, ideally in the refrigerator, especially if you made it yourself. This way it will remain fresh for several months and retain its nutty aroma. Rancid ghee can be identified by an unpleasant smell or taste. In that case, discard it.

• Ghee as a tolerable alternative for lactose intolerance

During the production of ghee, milk proteins and water are removed, so it is almost free of milk components. It is therefore particularly suitable for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergies who must avoid regular butter. Still, choose high-quality, pure products.

• Use ghee for sensitive stomachs

Ghee is easy to digest and places less strain on the stomach than many other fats. Especially for sensitive digestive systems or issues such as bloating, ghee can be a helpful fat source. It contains short-chain fatty acids that can be quickly converted into energy.

• Use ghee to support a ketogenic diet

Because it contains virtually no carbohydrates and is rich in saturated fats, it fits well into a ketogenic diet. It supplies the body with high-quality fats that it can use for energy without burdening carbohydrate metabolism.

• Ghee as a natural care product for dry skin

Due to its moisturizing properties, ghee can be used as a skincare product. Gently apply a small amount to dry or irritated areas to support regeneration and keep the skin supple. It also aids the healing of minor wounds.

• Use ghee for eye care when experiencing dry eyes

A warm ghee eye bath can relieve dry eyes. Warm the ghee to about body temperature (approx. 33 °C) and hold the eyes carefully above it. This makes the tear film more oily and reduces drying.

• Mix ghee with water to make a nourishing skin paste

A 1:1 mixture of ghee and water produces a smooth paste that you can apply as a nourishing mask to face or body. After a 10 to 15 minute application and thorough rinsing, your skin will feel silky. The paste is ideal for treating abrasions and helping to prevent scarring.