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Is Butter healthy?

Butter scores 83/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This butter is made from pasteurized cream, which is a high-quality ingredient with minimal processing.

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, Pasteurised 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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Butter

BO Butter
83 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Butter
Summary

This butter is made from pasteurized cream, which is a high-quality ingredient with minimal processing. It contains no harmful additives or seed oils, making it a clean and wholesome choice. The product's simplicity and purity contribute to its high rating, although it is slightly less optimal than raw, cultured butter due to pasteurization.

Key ingredients 1

Pasteurised Cream
Good

Provides natural dairy fats and essential fat-soluble nutrients derived from pasteurised milk cream.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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