Whipped Butter
What is Whipped Butter?
Whipped butter is regular butter that has air incorporated into it, usually through a whipping process. This process makes the butter lighter, softer, and easier to spread. It often has a lower density than traditional butter.
Is Whipped Butter vegan?
No. Whipped Butter is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Whipped Butter a major allergen?
Whipped butter is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Whipped Butter used for?
Manufacturers add whipped butter to products to improve texture and spreadability.
Is Whipped Butter safe?
Whipped butter is a food ingredient and not a regulated food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add whipped butter to products to improve texture and spreadability. It is commonly used in frozen dinners, deli salads, and as a spread for bread and other baked goods.
Health notes
Whipped butter is a food ingredient and not a regulated food additive. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for its intended use. Whipped butter is primarily composed of fat, including saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories.
Allergen info
Whipped butter is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
Foods that contain Whipped Butter
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