Kerrygold

Butter

Barcode 5011038139483

No — Butter is not ultra-processed.

A simple spread made from familiar, minimally processed ingredients.

This is not ultra-processed. It is made from butter, water, rapeseed oil, salt, and carotene. These are basic culinary ingredients, and carotene is a simple colouring compound rather than an industrial formulation or additive characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The product is a straightforward spreadable fat with no refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, or highly processed oils.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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butter (50%) (milk)

Dairy butter made from milk fat, commonly used as a fat source in cooking.
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water

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

Rapeseed (canola) oil, a basic edible oil used for frying and cooking.
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salt

A basic mineral used as a seasoning and preservative; essential for flavor balance.
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carotene color

A natural orange-red pigment used as a food colorant and vitamin A precursor. Typically beta-carotene; used to impart color in foods.

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Common questions about Butter

Is Butter ultra-processed?

No — Butter by Kerrygold is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is not ultra-processed. It is made from butter, water, rapeseed oil, salt, and carotene. These are basic culinary ingredients, and carotene is a simple colouring compound rather than an industrial formulation or additive characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The product is a straightforward spreadable fat with no refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, or highly processed oils.

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?

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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.