Ingredient

Butter Sauce

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use butter sauce to add a rich, buttery flavor and creamy texture to …

What it is

Butter sauce is a creamy sauce made primarily from butter, often combined with other ingredients like milk, cream, flour, and seasonings. It is a versatile sauce that can be made from scratch or purchased as a pre-made product. The richness and flavor of butter are its defining characteristics.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use butter sauce to add a rich, buttery flavor and creamy texture to a variety of foods. It is commonly found in frozen vegetables, pasta dishes, and prepared meals, enhancing the overall taste and mouthfeel. Its ability to emulsify and bind ingredients also makes it a useful component in sauces and gravies.

Health notes

Butter sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of fat, including saturated fat, which is a component of a balanced diet. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated the components of butter sauces, such as butter and cream, and have established guidelines for their safe consumption. Typical intake within a varied diet is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Butter sauce is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. It does not contain gluten unless wheat flour is added as a thickener.

Products containing Butter Sauce

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WORLD KITCHEN To Go Butter Chicken Curry Other Deli High in sodium — 56% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 144kcal 5.7Protein 6.2Fat 14.9Carbs EARTH'S PRIDE Farmer's Garden Mix Frozen Vegetables 79kcal 3.5Protein 3.1Fat 8.8Carbs Macaroni & Cheese With Whole Wheat Breaded Chicken Nuggets Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat And Broccoli Dinner, Macaroni & Cheese Kraft Heinz Foods Company Macaroni & Cheese With Whole Wheat Breaded Chicken Nuggets Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat And Broccoli Dinner, Macaroni & Cheese Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 145kcal 6.6Protein 5.4Fat 16.2Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Macaroni & Cheese With Whole Wheat Breaded Chicken Nuggets Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat And Broccoli, Macaroni & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 137kcal 6.6Protein 5.4Fat 16.6Carbs American Outdoor Products, Inc. Huevos Rancheros Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 112% DV per serving 477kcal 36.4Protein 25Fat 25Carbs Hanover Foods Corporation Corn With Butter Sauce Frozen Vegetables 96kcal 2.6Protein 4.0Fat 13.2Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Whole Grain Pasta & Peas With A Butter Sauce Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 117kcal 5.1Protein 1.5Fat 20.3Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Birds Eye, Steamfresh, Lightly Sauced Super Sweet Corn With Butter Sauce Frozen Vegetables 76kcal 2.9Protein 1.4Fat 14.3Carbs Glencourt Inc. Shredded Pork With Vegetables Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 84kcal 10.1Protein 4.0Fat 1.8Carbs American Outdoor Products, Inc. Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 255kcal 17.0Protein 5.7Fat 34.0Carbs Glencourt Inc. Cheesy Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 132kcal 11.4Protein 7.9Fat 3.5Carbs Seneca Foods Corporation Whole Kernel Corn With Butter Sauce, Butter Sauce Frozen Vegetables 109kcal 2.0Protein 2.5Fat 18.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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