Ingredient

Unsalted Butter

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add unsalted butter to foods for its rich flavor, creamy texture, and ability …

What it is

Unsalted butter is a dairy product made by churning fresh cream until it separates into butterfat and buttermilk. It consists primarily of butterfat, water, and milk solids. The 'unsalted' designation means no salt has been added during its production.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add unsalted butter to foods for its rich flavor, creamy texture, and ability to provide moisture and tenderness, especially in baked goods. It is a common ingredient in cakes, cookies, pastries, and various savory dishes.

Health notes

As a whole food ingredient, butter is generally recognized as safe for consumption. It is a source of saturated fat, and the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA and EFSA typically evaluate food additives, not 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.

Products containing Unsalted Butter

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JOHN WM. MACY'S John Wm. Macy's, Dijon Swiss Cheese Sticks Cheese 474kcal 21.1Protein 18.4Fat 52.6Carbs SPARTAN Traditional Soup Canned Soup High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 69kcal 1.6Protein 3.7Fat 7.3Carbs COST PLUS Cost Plus, Milk Chocolate With Chai Spice Filling Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 460kcal 4Protein 26Fat 52Carbs FRESH & EASY Cheesecake Squares Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 345kcal 5.3Protein 20.4Fat 34.5Carbs FRESH & EASY LLC Fresh & Easy Llc, Cheesecake Squares, Berry Medley Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 336kcal 5.3Protein 19.5Fat 34.5Carbs FRESH & EASY Fresh & Easy, Cheesecake Squares, Dark Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 310kcal 5.3Protein 23.0Fat 31.9Carbs FRESH & EASY Fresh & Easy, White Chocolate Chip Cookie With Blondie Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 27.5Fat 50Carbs FRESH & EASY Crumble Bar Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 333kcal 3.5Protein 10.5Fat 57.0Carbs BREAKFAST TO GO Breakfast To Go, Berry French Toast Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 229kcal 2.9Protein 8.2Fat 31.8Carbs FRESH & EASY Cauliflower Mash Other Deli High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 95kcal 2.1Protein 4.8Fat 12.7Carbs AMERICAN KITCHEN Traditional Mashed Potatoes Other Deli High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 119kcal 2.2Protein 4.3Fat 17.8Carbs AMERICAN KITCHEN Potato Gratin Other Deli High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 133kcal 6.7Protein 6.7Fat 11.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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