Ingredient

Sweet Butter

Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Butter is used in baking and cooking for its rich flavor and creamy texture. …

What is Sweet Butter?

Sweet butter is a dairy product made by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk. It is primarily composed of butterfat, water, and milk solids. The churning process separates the butterfat from the buttermilk.

Is Sweet Butter vegan?

No. Sweet Butter is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.

Is Sweet Butter gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Sweet Butter a major allergen?

Butter is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.

What is Sweet Butter used for?

Butter is used in baking and cooking for its rich flavor and creamy texture.

Is Sweet Butter safe?

Sweet butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

Butter is used in baking and cooking for its rich flavor and creamy texture. It acts as a fat, adding moisture and tenderness to baked goods like cakes and cookies, and as a base for sauces and frostings.

Health notes

Sweet butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of saturated fat. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated butter. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

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

Foods that contain Sweet Butter

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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