Common questions

Is Slightly salted butter healthy?

Slightly salted butter scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This slightly salted butter is made primarily from organic cows' milk, which is a high-quality ingredient providing healthy fats and essential fat-soluble vitamins.

How processed is Slightly salted butter?

Slightly salted butter is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Slightly salted butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Butter (Cows' 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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Slightly salted butter

Name: Slightly salted butter
Brand: Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's

Excellent

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by J Sainsbury plc

Category Butter

Summary

This slightly salted butter is made primarily from organic cows' milk, which is a high-quality ingredient providing healthy fats and essential fat-soluble vitamins. The minimal processing and organic certification contribute to its high score, as it contains no harmful additives or seed oils. The presence of a small amount of salt is typical for this type of product and does not significantly impact its healthiness.

Key ingredients 2

Butter (Cows' Milk)

Good

This ingredient provides natural fats and nutrients from milk, 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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