FLORA

BUTTERY

Barcode 8719200269743

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Yes — BUTTERY is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains the emulsifier sunflower lecithin and natural flavourings, both industrial additives associated with ultra-processed formulations. The product also combines multiple extracted fats and oils into a formulated spread, but the decisive UPF ingredients are sunflower lecithin and natural flavourings.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower, linseed in variable proportions)
OK

water

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

coconut fat

Fat sourced from coconuts, commonly used as a cooking oil or fat in various preparations.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

A natural phospholipid emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture, blend fats and water, and stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

faba bean preparation
OK

salt (1,3%)
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

colour (beta carotene)

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Common questions about BUTTERY

Is BUTTERY ultra-processed?

Yes — BUTTERY by FLORA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains the emulsifier sunflower lecithin and natural flavourings, both industrial additives associated with ultra-processed formulations. The product also combines multiple extracted fats and oils into a formulated spread, but the decisive UPF ingredients are sunflower lecithin and natural flavourings.

Which ingredients in BUTTERY are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in BUTTERY as ultra-processed markers: sunflower lecithin, natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to BUTTERY?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spreadable Lighter by Nordpak, Buttersoft by By sainsbury's, Countrylife Spreadable. 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?

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.

BUTTERY

Ingredients

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about BUTTERY

Is BUTTERY ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in BUTTERY are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to BUTTERY?

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

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

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