Description Fen Farm Dairy in Suffolk produces Bungay Butter, a traditional raw cultured butter. The team cultures raw cream before churning it, creating a rich, complex flavour that reflects traditional farmhouse butter-making methods. Unlike standard butter made from fresh cream, cultured butter develops a deeper taste through the fermentation of the cream before churning. The result is a butter with a distinctive character that many people describe as nutty, slightly sharp and full of flavour. At Foulgers Dairy, we supply Bungay Butter from Fen Farm Dairy as part of our milk and grocery delivery service across Suffolk, making it easy to enjoy artisan butter alongside your regular milk order. What Is Raw Cultured Butter? Raw cultured butter is made from cream that has been allowed to develop natural cultures before it is churned into butter. During this process, lactic bacteria gently ferment the cream, which creates the distinctive flavour associated with cultured butter. Dairy producers have used this traditional method for centuries to create butter that delivers a richer, more complex flavour than standard sweet cream butter. When producers culture the cream before churning, the butter develops a deeper flavour and a smoother texture. Bungay Butter from Fen Farm Dairy Fen Farm Dairy in Suffolk produces Bungay Butter, the same farm that creates the award-winning Baron Bigod cheese. The dairy uses milk from its herd of Montbéliarde cows and follows traditional dairy techniques to craft the butter. The team cultures the cream before churning it into butter and adds British sea salt to balance the flavour. The result is a farmhouse butter that reflects the traditional dairy heritage of the Suffolk countryside. Flavour and Texture Raw cultured butter has a distinctive flavour compared with standard butter. The culturing process gives the butter a slightly tangy character and a rich, creamy texture. Many people enjoy cultured butter because it has: a deeper flavour smooth texture and subtle nutty notes This makes it ideal for spreading on fresh bread, cooking, or adding flavour to simple dishes. A Butter with Suffolk Heritage Suffolk once had a strong reputation for its butter production, with butter from the region sold widely across Britain centuries ago. Bungay Butter takes inspiration from this heritage by recreating a traditional style of butter made using cultured cream. Today, Fen Farm Dairy continues this tradition by producing small batches of raw cultured butter using milk from cows that graze the surrounding Suffolk landscape. Raw Cultured Butter Delivery in Suffolk Foulgers Dairy supplies raw cultured butter across Suffolk as part of our doorstep milk and grocery delivery service. Customers in areas including Ipswich, Woodbridge, Felixstowe, Kesgrave and surrounding villages can add Bungay Butter to their regular milk delivery. This makes it easy to enjoy traditional dairy products without needing to visit a specialist farm shop. About Bungay Butter Fen Farm Dairy in Suffolk produces Bungay Butter using traditional butter-making methods. The team cultures the cream before churning it, which gives the butter its distinctive flavour and creamy texture. Foulgers Dairy supplies Bungay Butter as part of our milk delivery service across Suffolk, alongside milk, cream and other dairy products. Frequently Asked Questions What is raw cultured butter? Raw cultured butter is butter made from cream fermented with natural cultures before churning. This process creates a richer flavour and smoother texture than standard butter. Who makes Bungay Butter? Bungay Butter is produced by Fen Farm Dairy in Suffolk using milk from their herd of Montbéliarde cows. Can Bungay Butter be delivered in Suffolk? Yes. Foulgers Dairy supplies Bungay Butter across Suffolk as part of our milk and grocery delivery service.
