Common questions

Is Butter healthy?

Butter scores 88/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This butter is made from pasteurized cream and salt, which are simple and high-quality ingredients.

How processed is Butter?

Butter is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Cream (from Milk) counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Butter

Name: Butter
Brand: Kroger

Kroger

Excellent

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Kroger

Category Butter

Summary

This butter is made from pasteurized cream and salt, which are simple and high-quality ingredients. It is a processed culinary ingredient but maintains a clean label with no harmful additives or seed oils. The minimal processing and absence of artificial substances contribute to its high rating.

Key ingredients 2

Pasteurized Cream (from Milk)

Very Good

This ingredient is a natural dairy product that provides rich flavor and essential fats, making it a wholesome choice for cooking and baking.

Salt

Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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