Ingredient

Butter Unsalted

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Butter is used as a spread, a cooking fat, and an ingredient in baking. …

What it is

Butter is a dairy product made from churning fresh or fermented cream or milk. It is primarily composed of milkfat, with smaller amounts of water and milk solids. The churning process separates the butterfat from the buttermilk.

Why it's used

Butter is used as a spread, a cooking fat, and an ingredient in baking. Its rich flavor and creamy texture enhance baked goods like crackers and pastries. It also contributes to the texture and mouthfeel of various processed foods.

Health notes

Butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of saturated fat. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other health bodies recommend limiting saturated fat intake as part of a healthy diet. JECFA has evaluated butter and set an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

Butter is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Butter Unsalted

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ToneRite, Inc. Butterfly Pastries, Orange Biscotti Crackers & Biscotti 382kcal 5.9Protein 23.5Fat 41.2Carbs ToneRite, Inc. Butterfly Pastries, Double Cocoa Biscotti Crackers & Biscotti 368kcal 5.3Protein 21.1Fat 36.8Carbs ToneRite, Inc. Butterfly Pastries, Biscotti, Cinammon, Cinammon Crackers & Biscotti 500kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 53.6Carbs Sugarloaf Mountain Sunlight Vineyard LLC Mamma B's, Homestyle Chicken & Biscuit Pie Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 62% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 153kcal 5.4Protein 7.3Fat 15.7Carbs ToneRite, Inc. Butterfly Pastries, Sandwich Biscotti, Raspberry, Raspberry Crackers & Biscotti High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 1607kcal 7.1Protein 150Fat 42.9Carbs ToneRite, Inc. Butterfly Pastries, Lemon Biscotti Crackers & Biscotti 382kcal 5.9Protein 23.5Fat 41.2Carbs Martin's Super Markets Specialty Deluxe Caramel Popcorn Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 467kcal 3.3Protein 26.7Fat 60Carbs Martin's Super Markets Specialty Popcorn Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 433kcal 6.7Protein 30Fat 50Carbs ToneRite, Inc. Butterfly Pastries, Sandwich Biscotti, Apricot, Apricot Crackers & Biscotti 522kcal 8.7Protein 26.1Fat 56.5Carbs Stone Baked White Flatbread With Garlic & Italian Herbs, White With Garlic & Italian Herbs Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C. Stone Baked White Flatbread With Garlic & Italian Herbs, White With Garlic & Italian Herbs Other Deli High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 308kcal 13.5Protein 13.5Fat 32.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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