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An Australian company has launched with a range of butter blends using ingredients such as garlic, chives, peppercorn, and pesto.

The new company, PureSky Butter Blends, has pitched the range as one which can "transform basic ingredients into brilliant meals".

The PureSky Butter products include blends of Roasted Garlic and Chives, made from real roasted garlic and chives, and Peppercorn and Pesto, made from crushed peppercorns and basil pesto.

The garlic and chive blend can be used to make garlic bread, or added to pasta, eggs, mashed potatoes, or sauces.

Similarly, the peppercorn and pesto variety can add a savoury element to popcorn, muffins, sandwiches, and other dishes.

PureSky Butter Blends have a RRP of $5 and are now stocked in Woolworths.

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