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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 ingredient providing essential fats and vitamins.

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 Grade A Cream, Natural flavors from healthy dairy cultures 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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Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Butter
Summary

This butter is made primarily from pasteurized Grade A cream, which is a high-quality ingredient providing essential fats and vitamins. The presence of 'natural flavors' is a minor concern due to its vague nature and lack of transparency, but it does not significantly detract from the overall quality. The product is moderately processed, but the clean ingredient list and absence of harmful additives contribute to a favorable rating.

Key ingredients 2

Pasteurized Grade A Cream
Good

This high-quality cream is pasteurized to ensure safety and retains natural nutrients, making it a wholesome ingredient.

Natural flavors from healthy dairy cultures
Good

These natural dairy cultures add flavor and support the natural fermentation process, enhancing the product's quality.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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