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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use butter to add rich flavor, tender texture, and moisture to a wide …
What it is
Rbst Free Unsalted Butter is a dairy product made by churning fresh cream. This process separates the butterfat from the liquid buttermilk. The 'rBST Free' label indicates that the milk used to make the butter came from cows not treated with recombinant bovine somatotropin, a synthetic growth hormone. 'Unsalted' means no salt has been added during its production.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use butter to add rich flavor, tender texture, and moisture to a wide variety of foods. It is a common ingredient in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and breads, as well as in sauces, spreads, and for cooking.
Health notes
Butter is considered a traditional food and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. The FDA has stated there is no significant difference between milk from rBST-treated and non-rBST-treated cows. JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate whole foods like butter as food additives.
Allergen info
Butter is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
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