Ingredient

Butter Cream Milk

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use buttercream as a sweet, creamy frosting and filling for baked goods. Its …

What it is

Buttercream is a type of frosting or filling made from butter and powdered sugar. It is often flavored with vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or fruit purees. It is used to decorate and fill cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use buttercream as a sweet, creamy frosting and filling for baked goods. Its rich flavor and smooth texture make it popular in cookies, cakes, pastries, and other desserts. It can also be used as a base for more complex cake decorations.

Health notes

Buttercream is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is primarily composed of sugar and fat, and like all foods high in these, excessive consumption may contribute to health issues such as weight gain and dental problems. The WHO has noted that high sugar intake is linked to various health concerns. JECFA has evaluated sugar and fat sources used in buttercream.

Allergen info

Buttercream is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Butter Cream Milk

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West Coast Grocery Company Shaw's Market Fresh, Sugar Cookies Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving 520kcal 6Protein 26Fat 68Carbs Too Good Gourmet, Inc. Too Good Gourmet, White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 429kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 64.3Carbs Harry and David Gourmet Popcorn Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 425kcal 5Protein 10Fat 80Carbs Culinevo Kitchen, Inc. New England Clam Chowder, New England Clam Other Soups High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 24% DV per serving 118kcal 2.5Protein 8.2Fat 7.8Carbs Raley's 9 Inch Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Chip Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 441kcal 2.9Protein 20.6Fat 61.8Carbs

Summit Naturals, Inc. Birthday Cake Soft Baked Mini Treats, Birthday Cake Cookies & Biscuits 393kcal 14.3Protein 32.1Fat 42.9Carbs

Summit Naturals, Inc. Banana Nut Muffin Flavored Soft Baked Mini Treats, Banana Nut Muffin Cookies & Biscuits 429kcal 14.3Protein 35.7Fat —Carbs

Harry and David Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Flavored Moose Munch Premium Popcorn, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Flavored Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 500kcal 3.3Protein 23.3Fat 73.3Carbs

Summit Naturals, Inc. Blueberry Muffin Flavored Soft Baked Mini Treats, Blueberry Muffin Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 786kcal 14.3Protein 32.1Fat 42.9Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Blueberry Flavored Mini Muffins, Blueberry Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in added sugars — 58% DV per serving 384kcal 5.4Protein 18.8Fat 49.1Carbs Harry and David Cinnamon Maple Pecan Premium Popcorn, Cinnamon Maple Pecan Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 467kcal 3.3Protein 23.3Fat 70Carbs Kwikset Corporation Birthday Cookie, Birthday Cookies & Biscuits 457kcal 4.3Protein 17.4Fat 69.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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