Ingredient

Butter Pecan Base

Auto-generated content. This description was generated automatically and is pending editorial review. Inaccuracies are possible. Found a mistake? Contact us.

Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use butter pecan base to impart a rich, nutty, and buttery flavor to …

What it is

Butter pecan base is a flavoring ingredient designed to mimic the taste of butter and roasted pecans. It is typically made by combining butter, sugar, and roasted pecans, often with added flavorings and stabilizers to ensure a consistent taste and texture in food products.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use butter pecan base to impart a rich, nutty, and buttery flavor to a variety of foods. It is most commonly found in ice cream, cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods, providing a distinct and popular flavor profile.

Health notes

Butter pecan base is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances, but specific evaluations for complex bases like this may vary. At typical consumption levels found in foods, it does not pose health concerns. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from the consumption of typical amounts of butter pecan flavoring.

Allergen info

Butter pecan base is not a major allergen itself, but it is often derived from or contains tree nuts (pecans) and dairy (butter). Consumers with allergies to tree nuts or milk should check product labels carefully.

Products containing Butter Pecan Base

Compare products →
Morley Candy Makers Inc. Super Premium Fountain Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 286kcal 4.3Protein 20Fat 22.9Carbs Super Store Industries Premium Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 224kcal 3.0Protein 13.4Fat 23.9Carbs Butter Pecan Classic Buttery Ice Cream With Brown Sugar And Roasted Pecans, Butter Pecan Publix Super Markets, Inc. Butter Pecan Classic Buttery Ice Cream With Brown Sugar And Roasted Pecans, Butter Pecan Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 235kcal 3.9Protein 15.7Fat 20.6Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Butter Pecan Premium Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 246kcal 3.1Protein 13.8Fat 24.6Carbs Super Store Industries Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 209kcal 3.5Protein 11.6Fat 23.3Carbs Butter Pecan Premium Ice Cream With Roasted Peacan Bits, Butter Pecan Smart & Final Iris Corporation Butter Pecan Premium Ice Cream With Roasted Peacan Bits, Butter Pecan Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 240kcal 4.2Protein 14.6Fat 24.0Carbs Butter Pecan Homemade Style Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Publix Super Markets, Inc. Butter Pecan Homemade Style Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 224kcal 4.1Protein 15.3Fat 20.4Carbs Whole Foods Market, Inc. Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 265kcal 3.5Protein 17.7Fat 23.0Carbs Anderson Dairy Inc Butter Pecan Premium Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 180kcal 3Protein 10Fat 20Carbs Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Whole Foods Market, Inc. Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 250kcal 4.2Protein 15.6Fat 25Carbs Supervalu, Inc. Butter Pecan Real Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 230kcal 3.5Protein 14.9Fat 23.0Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Pecan Pie, Pecan Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 423kcal 4.9Protein 21.1Fat 55.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.