Willow

Willow butter

Barcode 50295401

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Yes — Willow butter is ultra-processed.

The product contains emulsifiers (E471, soya lecithin) and unspecified flavourings, which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

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

water

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

skim milk

Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
OK

cream

A dairy product consisting of the high-fat layer skimmed from milk; commonly used as a ingredient to add richness and fat to dishes.
OK

salt 1
OK

7%
OK

emulsifier (e471, soya lecithin)
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

vitamins (e, a , d)
OK

colour (e160a)

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Common questions about Willow butter

Is Willow butter ultra-processed?

Yes — Willow butter by Willow is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains emulsifiers (E471, soya lecithin) and unspecified flavourings, which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Willow butter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Willow butter as an ultra-processed marker: flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Willow butter?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spreadable Slightly Salted by Lurpak, Spreadable Lighter by Nordpak, Buttersoft by By sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

Willow butter

Ingredients

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Common questions about Willow butter

Is Willow butter ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Willow butter are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Willow butter?

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

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

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