Understanding the Buttermilk Category
The Buttermilk category, identified by ID 6797, falls under Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Beverages > Buttermilk. This specific taxonomy entry is designed for liquid cultured milk products and dehydrated buttermilk powders used in baking or direct consumption.
Products falling into this category include cultured lowfat or whole buttermilk, as well as dried buttermilk powder mixes used for baking. Based on examples from the US market, this includes items such as organic cultured liquid buttermilk, Bulgarian-style buttermilk, and various pantry-ready buttermilk powder blends. These items are strictly categorized here rather than under general dairy or milk products.
- Cultured liquid buttermilk (lowfat, fat-free, or whole)
- Buttermilk powder for baking or reconstitution
- Buttermilk starter cultures for home production
Items that do not belong here include general milk, non-dairy milk alternatives, or alcoholic beverages. These should be placed in their respective neighbouring categories, such as Milk, Non-Dairy Milk, or Alcoholic Beverages. Additionally, items like coffee, tea, soda, or sports drinks must be mapped to their dedicated categories under the Beverages parent group. If a product is a powdered beverage mix meant for flavored drinks rather than cooking, it belongs in Powdered Beverage Mixes.
As there are no subcategories, this is the most specific level available in the taxonomy.
To include this in your feed, use either the ID 6797 or the full path: Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Beverages > Buttermilk. While this attribute is optional, providing it manually prevents Google from miscategorizing your products automatically.