Ingredient

Butter Flavor

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Role in food

Manufacturers add butter flavor to foods to enhance or impart a buttery taste without …

What it is

Butter flavor is a flavoring agent that mimics the taste and aroma of butter. It can be derived from natural sources like dairy products or created synthetically using various chemical compounds. Artificial butter flavors are often a blend of compounds like diacetyl, acetoin, and butanedione.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add butter flavor to foods to enhance or impart a buttery taste without using actual butter. It is commonly found in baked goods like cookies and biscuits, processed snacks, microwave popcorn, and some dairy-free products seeking a butter-like profile.

Health notes

Artificial butter flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Some compounds used in artificial butter flavor, like diacetyl, have raised concerns regarding respiratory health when inhaled in high concentrations in occupational settings. However, the levels present in consumer food products are considered safe for consumption. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated flavoring substances, but specific evaluations for 'butter flavor' as a whole may vary.

Allergen info

Natural butter flavor is derived from milk and is therefore a major allergen. Artificial butter flavor may not contain milk derivatives, but cross-contamination is possible. Always check the product label for specific allergen information.

Products containing Butter Flavor

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Harris-Teeter Inc. Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 340kcal 8Protein 0Fat 76Carbs CHARLOTTE'S Charlotte's, Mini Sugar Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 433kcal 6.7Protein 15Fat 70Carbs LETTIERI'S Ham, Egg & Cheese Stacker Squares Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 221kcal 11.0Protein 10.3Fat 20Carbs COCOBANANA White Loaf Bread Breads & Buns 286kcal 7.1Protein 8.9Fat 60.7Carbs CHARLOTTE'S Mini Sugar Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 455kcal 9.1Protein 15.2Fat 69.7Carbs DAILY BREAD Cooked Scrambled Eggs With Sausage Chili & Stew High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 115% DV per serving 608kcal 40.5Protein 46.0Fat 10.8Carbs PACIFIC GOLD Mussels In White Wine Sauce Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 161kcal 12Protein 5Fat 6Carbs

NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Sunrise Breakfast Touch Of Honey & Chia Biscuits Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 460kcal 8Protein 16Fat 72Carbs NATURE'S PATH Sunrise Breakfast Blueberry & Chia Biscuits Crackers & Biscotti 460kcal 8Protein 16Fat 70Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Bacon Breakfast Bowl Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 57% DV per serving 177kcal 10.6Protein 8.6Fat 14.1Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Sausage Breakfast Bowl Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 50% DV per serving 157kcal 5.6Protein 8.6Fat 13.1Carbs GREENWISE Flourless Chocolate Truffle Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 425kcal 6.2Protein 28.8Fat 37.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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