Ingredient

Modified Butter Oil

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

Role in food

Manufacturers use modified butter oil to improve the texture, mouthfeel, and stability of foods, …

What it is

Modified butter oil is a type of butter oil that has been altered through physical or enzymatic processes. Butter oil, also known as anhydrous milkfat, is pure butterfat with most of the water and milk solids removed. Modification can change its melting point, texture, or stability.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use modified butter oil to improve the texture, mouthfeel, and stability of foods, especially in baked goods and confectionery. It can also add a buttery flavor without the water content of regular butter, making it useful in products like shortenings and margarines.

Health notes

Modified butter oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It is a source of fat, and like all fats, it contributes calories to the diet. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated butter oil and related substances. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical dietary intake levels.

Allergen info

Modified butter oil is derived from milk, which is one of the FDA's major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Modified Butter Oil

Compare products →

Sort by: Sugar Protein Sodium Calories

FRESH & EASY Rice Pilaf With Orzo Rice 349kcal 9.3Protein 0Fat 74.4Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Codon Bleu Chicken Poppers Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 224kcal 16.5Protein 7.1Fat 23.5Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Lightly Sauced Roasted Red Potatoes With Chive Butter Sauce, Lightly Sauced Frozen Vegetables High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 82kcal 1.9Protein 1.3Fat 16.5Carbs The Kroger Co. Chicken Pot Pie Other Deli High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving 214kcal 6.5Protein 12.5Fat 18.1Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Chicken Marsala Other Deli High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 101kcal 9.2Protein 3.1Fat 12.6Carbs Fair Market, Inc. Buffalo Style Boneless Wings Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 50% DV per serving 282kcal 10.6Protein 16.5Fat 22.4Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc. Marie Callender's, Easy Sides , Fettuccini Pasta, Stroganoff, Stroganoff Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 414kcal 12.1Protein 10.3Fat 69.0Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc. Fettuccini Pasta In Creamy Parmesan And Romano Flavored Alfredo Sauce, Alfredo Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 390kcal 11.9Protein 10.2Fat 64.4Carbs Big L Brands, Inc. Beer Bread Mix, Caramel Apple Bread & Muffin Mixes 375kcal 6.2Protein 0Fat 81.2Carbs California Fruit Exchange Cashew Patty Jumbo Milk Chocolate Caramel, Cashew Patty Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 500kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 57.1Carbs 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 High Liner Foods (USA) Incorporated Sea Cuisine, Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Frozen Fish & Seafood 153kcal 18.3Protein 6.1Fat 6.9Carbs

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.