Common questions

Is Mainland Salted Spreadable Butter healthy?

Mainland Salted Spreadable Butter scores 83/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a minimally processed butter made primarily from pasteurized cream, water, and salt, which are simple and recognizable ingredients.

How processed is Mainland Salted Spreadable Butter?

Mainland Salted Spreadable Butter is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Mainland Salted Spreadable 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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Mainland Salted Spreadable Butter

Name: Mainland Salted Spreadable Butter
Brand: Mainland

Mainland

Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Lactalis

Category Butter

Summary

This product is a minimally processed butter made primarily from pasteurized cream, water, and salt, which are simple and recognizable ingredients. The absence of harmful additives, seed oils, or artificial substances contributes to its high score. Its processing level is low, focusing on natural ingredients, making it a healthy choice within its category.

Key ingredients 3

Pasteurised Cream

Good

Quality dairy fat that provides natural energy and fat-soluble vitamins.

Water

Neutral

Used to adjust the texture and make the butter spreadable.

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Salt

Neutral

Added for flavor enhancement and acts as a natural preservative.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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