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Is Butter healthy?

Butter scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This butter is made primarily from pasteurized grade A cream, which is a high-quality dairy ingredient providing essential fats and nutrients.

How processed is Butter?

Butter is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, PASTEURIZED GRADE A CREAM, MILK count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Tapestry, Inc.
Category Butter
Summary

This butter is made primarily from pasteurized grade A cream, which is a high-quality dairy ingredient providing essential fats and nutrients. However, the inclusion of 'natural flavors' introduces some uncertainty due to the lack of transparency about their specific composition. Despite being processed, the product maintains a relatively clean ingredient list, allowing it to score well within its category.

Key ingredients 3

PASTEURIZED GRADE A CREAM
Good

This cream is pasteurized to ensure safety and quality, and its high grade indicates a premium product with a rich, smooth texture.

MILK
Good

Milk is a nutritious, natural ingredient providing essential nutrients and is a staple in many diets.

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Natural flavors developed by healthy dairy cultures
Neutral

These natural flavors are created through healthy dairy cultures, adding subtle taste without artificial additives.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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