Ingredient

Butter Flavored Shortening Flake

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add butter flavored shortening flakes to provide a buttery flavor and improve texture …

What it is

Butter flavored shortening flakes are a processed food ingredient designed to mimic the taste and texture of butter. They are typically made from vegetable oils, such as palm or soybean oil, which are hydrogenated or interesterified to create a solid fat. Flavorings, colorings, and emulsifiers are then added to achieve the desired butter-like characteristics.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add butter flavored shortening flakes to provide a buttery flavor and improve texture in baked goods and processed foods. They are often used in products like biscuits, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries where a rich, buttery taste is desired without the cost or handling challenges of real butter. Their flaky texture can also contribute to the desired mouthfeel in certain applications.

Health notes

Butter flavored shortening flakes are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. The specific components, such as vegetable oils and flavorings, have been evaluated by regulatory bodies. JECFA has evaluated various components used in such ingredients. The health effects are primarily related to the fat content, which contributes to overall calorie intake. Typical consumption levels in processed foods are not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Depending on the specific ingredients used, butter flavored shortening flakes may contain or be derived from major allergens like soy or wheat. If derived from soy oil, it would be considered a soy allergen. It is not a major allergen if only vegetable oils and other non-allergen ingredients are used. Gluten is not typically present unless a gluten-containing ingredient is added.

Products containing Butter Flavored Shortening Flake

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Hannaford Bros. Co. Biscuit Sandwiches, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 297kcal 8.9Protein 16.8Fat 26.7Carbs AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 302kcal 8.7Protein 19.1Fat 22.2Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company Biscuit Sandwiches, Southern Style Chicken Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 285kcal 11.9Protein 13.2Fat 29.1Carbs Dutch Farms Inc. Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 302kcal 8.7Protein 19.1Fat 22.2Carbs Dutch Farms Inc. Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 297kcal 8.9Protein 16.8Fat 26.7Carbs AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Southern Style Chicken Biscuit A Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Patty Inside A Flaky Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches, Southern Style Chicken Biscuit Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 285kcal 11.9Protein 13.2Fat 29.8Carbs AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Chicken Biscuits Sandwiches, Chicken Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 288kcal 12.3Protein 13.0Fat 29.4Carbs AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Crispy Bacon And A Scrambled Egg Patty With A Slice Of Real American Cheese Inside A Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 297kcal 8.9Protein 16.8Fat 26.7Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 302kcal 8.7Protein 19.1Fat 22.2Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 297kcal 8.9Protein 16.8Fat 26.7Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Sausage, Egg & Cheese On A Biscuit Sandwiches, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 284kcal 8.6Protein 18.1Fat 23.3Carbs Wakefern Food Corporation Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 305kcal 9.5Protein 17.1Fat 26.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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