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It’s a fine, orange-yellow powder made with salt, artificial butter flavor (diacetyl), and coloring agents, which is what gives movie theater popcorn its vibrant color and rich, savory taste. Related: ...

Though butter only contains trace levels of lactose, ghee contains even lower levels and may be a better option for people who are very sensitive to lactose. Ghee contains more vitamin A than butter.

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