Spread: Butter
What is Spread: Butter?
Butter is a dairy product made by churning fresh or fermented cream. This process separates the butterfat from the buttermilk. It is primarily composed of butterfat, water, and milk solids.
Is Spread: Butter vegan?
No. Spread: Butter is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Spread: Butter a major allergen?
Butter is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Spread: Butter used for?
Manufacturers add butter to foods for its rich flavor, smooth texture, and fat content.
Is Spread: Butter safe?
Butter is considered a traditional food ingredient by the FDA and is not regulated as a food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add butter to foods for its rich flavor, smooth texture, and fat content. It is commonly used in baked goods, sauces, spreads, and as a cooking fat to enhance taste and mouthfeel.
Health notes
Butter is considered a traditional food ingredient by the FDA and is not regulated as a food additive. It is a source of saturated fat, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA typically evaluate food additives and do not set specific limits for whole food ingredients like butter.
Allergen info
Butter is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
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