Ingredient

Anhydrous Butterfat

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Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add anhydrous butterfat to foods for its rich flavor, creamy texture, and mouthfeel. …

What it is

Anhydrous butterfat is a dairy product made by removing almost all the water and non-fat milk solids from butter or cream. It is a concentrated form of milk fat, typically containing at least 99.8% milk fat. This process results in a pure fat product with a longer shelf life than regular butter.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add anhydrous butterfat to foods for its rich flavor, creamy texture, and mouthfeel. It is often used in chocolate, confectionery, ice cream, baked goods, and savory snacks to enhance richness and provide a desirable consistency.

Health notes

Anhydrous butterfat is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. It is primarily composed of saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. As a natural food component, it has not been evaluated by JECFA or EFSA as a food additive.

Allergen info

Anhydrous butterfat is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

Products containing Anhydrous Butterfat

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Idahoan Foods, LLC Idahoan, Mashed Potatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Applewood Smoked Bacon Entrees, Sides & Small Meals High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 357kcal 7.1Protein 7.1Fat 71.4Carbs Beltrade A Collection Of Fine Belgian Chocolates Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 548kcal 4.8Protein 35.7Fat 54.8Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Giant Eagle, Crinkle Potato Chips, White Cheddar Horgeradish Flavored Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 500kcal 7.1Protein 25Fat 64.3Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Kettle Cooked Crinkle Potato Chips, White Cheddar Horseradish Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 500kcal 7.1Protein 25Fat 64.3Carbs Price Chopper Supermarkets Thin & Crispy Flatbread Health Baked Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 218kcal 8.4Protein 10.9Fat 22.7Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Traditional Flatbread Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 193kcal 7.6Protein 9.2Fat 21.9Carbs Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC Fresh Cream Belgian Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 589kcal 3.6Protein 42.9Fat 42.9Carbs International Marketing Systems, Inc. Finest Belgian Chocolates Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 571kcal 3.6Protein 39.3Fat 46.4Carbs

Palermo Villa Inc. Nacho Cheese Loaded Beef Topping, Tomato, Jalapeno, Red Onion, Cheddar Cheese Sauce Breadstix, Nacho Cheese Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 220kcal 10.2Protein 7.6Fat 25.4Carbs

Bar-S Foods Co. Mexican Style Part Skim Milk Cheese, Mexican Style Cheese High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 286kcal 17.9Protein 21.4Fat 7.1Carbs International Marketing Systems, Inc. Finest Belgian Chocolates Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 643kcal 3.6Protein 46.4Fat 50Carbs International Marketing Systems, Inc. 100% Pure Cocoa Butter Finest Belgian Chocolates, Cocoa Butter Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 643kcal 3.6Protein 46.4Fat 50Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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