Salted Butter

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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 made from cream and salt, which are simple and high-quality ingredients.

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, Cream 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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Salted Butter

Iceland
80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by WD FF Group
Category Butter
Summary

This salted butter is made from cream and salt, which are simple and high-quality ingredients. It is minimally processed, retaining the beneficial fats from dairy without any artificial additives or seed oils. The product's clean label and low level of processing contribute to its high rating.

Key ingredients 2

Cream
Good

Traditional whole-fat dairy ingredient.

Risks

High in saturated fats, which may contribute to cardiovascular issues if consumed in excess.

Benefits

Provides a rich source of energy and contributes to the creamy texture of butter.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used to enhance flavor and preserve the butter. It is a common culinary ingredient but does not provide additional nutritional benefits. Excessive consumption can lead to health issues such as hypertension.

Risks

High sodium intake is associated with increased risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

Benefits

Enhances flavor and acts as a preservative in butter.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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