Common questions

Is Salted Butter healthy?

Salted Butter scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This salted butter is a minimally processed product with a simple ingredient list consisting of butter and salt.

How processed is Salted Butter?

Salted Butter is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Salted Butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Butter (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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Name: Salted Butter
Brand: Cowbelle

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Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Bel Group

Category Butter

Summary

This salted butter is a minimally processed product with a simple ingredient list consisting of butter and salt. It provides a source of healthy fats and is free from harmful additives such as seed oils or artificial preservatives. The processing level is low, which contributes to its high score, although it is slightly less optimal than raw, unsalted versions.

Key ingredients 2

Butter (milk)

Good

Butter made from milk provides natural fats and nutrients, contributing to flavor and texture in a wholesome way.

Salt

Neutral

Salt enhances flavor but is used in moderation, making it a neutral ingredient in this product.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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