Flavored Butter Spread

Barcode 5000295166493

Yes — Flavored Butter Spread is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is a butter-based spread containing butter, vegetable oils, salt, water, and buttermilk. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavoring, an industrial additive that contributes flavor, and potassium sorbate (E202), a preservative used to extend shelf life. The vegetable oils are not necessarily ultra-processed on their own, but the added flavoring and preservative indicate an industrial formulation.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

butter

A dairy product made by churning cream; a basic fat used in cooking and baking.
OK

vegetable oils

A broad category of edible fats derived from plant sources, used for cooking and frying. Includes oils such as soybean, canola, sunflower, corn, etc.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

buttermilk

A dairy product produced by culture or fermentation of milk; a liquid with mild tang and fat, used as a baking liquid or beverage.
OK

preservatives (e202)
UPF

flavoring

A broad, often undefined ingredient that provides taste. In commercial products, flavorings can be natural or artificial and may include esters, solvents, or other additives.

Common questions about Flavored Butter Spread

Is Flavored Butter Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Flavored Butter Spread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a butter-based spread containing butter, vegetable oils, salt, water, and buttermilk. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavoring, an industrial additive that contributes flavor, and potassium sorbate (E202), a preservative used to extend shelf life. The vegetable oils are not necessarily ultra-processed on their own, but the added flavoring and preservative indicate an industrial formulation.

Which ingredients in Flavored Butter Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Flavored Butter Spread as an ultra-processed marker: flavoring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.