If you thought butter only came in salted and unsalted, it's probably because you've never heard of Liko Lehua tropical fruit butter. Owned by Hawaiian entrepreneur Dawn Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder, who took over the business from her Aunt Diane Kānealiʻi, Liko Lehua started out as a football team fundraiser and grew into a local delicacy. Though the butters are now available nationwide, the brand still remains entirely family run, and continues to use Hawaiian grown products and all-natural ingredients like it did in 1996.
Liko Lehua butters are available in seven flavours including Passion Fruit, Tahitian Lime, Vanilla, Guava, Mango, Pineapple, and Coconut. Liko Lehua Tahitian Lime Butter ($10) is a sweet and tart combination of lime and vanilla that works with spicy and savory foods like sautéed fish and burritos, in addition to cheesecake and ice cream.