Butter Type Flavor
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What it is
Butter flavor can be a natural or artificial flavoring. Natural butter flavor is made from real butter, often by separating the butter into its components and recombining them. Artificial butter flavor is created using various chemical compounds that mimic the taste and aroma of butter.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add butter flavor to foods to provide a rich, buttery taste without using actual butter. It is commonly found in snacks like chips and pretzels, as well as in frozen appetizers, french fries, and potato products to enhance their savory profile.
Health notes
Butter flavorings are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances. At typical consumption levels, these flavors do not pose a health risk. Some artificial flavor compounds have been studied for potential sensitivities, but evidence is mixed and not conclusive for most people.
Allergen info
If derived from real butter, it contains milk, which is one of the nine major allergens. If it is an artificial butter flavor, it is not a major allergen unless specific milk-derived compounds are used in its synthesis.
Products containing Butter Type Flavor
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Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Buffalo Style Chicken Breast Dip
172kcal
13.8Protein
10.3Fat
3.5Carbs
The Kroger Co.
Buffalo Style Chicken Thin Crust Pizza
High in sodium — 40% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
221kcal
11.5Protein
10.6Fat
19.5Carbs
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Buffalo Fully Cooked Chicken Wing Sections Glazed With Buffalo Wing Sauce, Buffalo
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving
167kcal
15.5Protein
10.7Fat
2.4Carbs
Byerly Foods International
Movie Butter Pretzels
393kcal
10.7Protein
7.1Fat
78.6Carbs
Byerly Foods International
Sweet Smoke Pretzels, Sweet Smoke
393kcal
10.7Protein
7.1Fat
75Carbs
Byerly Foods International
Traditional Pretzels
393kcal
10.7Protein
7.1Fat
78.6Carbs
Vietti Foods Company, Inc.
Buffalo Style Chicken Chili With Beans, Buffalo Style Chicken
High in sodium — 41% DV per serving
89kcal
7.7Protein
1.6Fat
10.6Carbs
Byerly Foods International
Malt Vinegar Pretzels
393kcal
10.7Protein
7.1Fat
78.6Carbs
Byerly Foods International
Dill Ranch Pretzels
393kcal
10.7Protein
7.1Fat
78.6Carbs
Vietti Foods Company, Inc.
Buffalo Style Chicken Chili No Beans, Buffalo Style Chicken
High in sodium — 43% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving
77kcal
7.3Protein
2.0Fat
6.1Carbs
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC
Buffalo Flavored Sauce Vienna Sausage, Buffalo
High in sodium — 40% DV per serving
160kcal
9.3Protein
13.3Fat
2.7Carbs