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4th & Heart Ghee Clarified Butter, Original
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4th & Heart Ghee Clarified Butter, Original

4th & Heart
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

4th & Heart Ghee Clarified Butter, Original is a single-ingredient cooking fat sold in a small jar that reads like a premium pantry staple. Store placement: you’ll most often find it in the natural foods or specialty oils aisle near coconut oil, avocado oil, artisanal butter, and other butter alternatives — sometimes also shelved with paleo/keto items rather than with standard dairy. Occasions: shoppers reach for it on weekend brunch runs for perfectly sautéed eggs, during meal-prep Sundays for high-heat cooking, or when making rich holiday baked goods that benefit from a nutty butter flavor. Brand positioning: the label leans into health-forward and lifestyle messaging — grass-fed, Keto Certified, Certified Paleo, Whole30 approved, Non‑GMO and NSF-verified — targeting wellness-minded, low-carb, and paleo consumers who want an upscale, functional ingredient rather than a processed spread. Label characteristics: the jar is heavy on health halos and natural claims (lactose-free, gluten-free, grass-fed, “no rBST”), bright clean typography and social handles signal artisanal modernity rather than kid-focused branding; it is not labeled organic. Processing context: made by gently cooking and filtering butter to remove milk solids, it’s a culinary ingredient derived from milk with straightforward processing. Sensory details: golden, clarified fat with a rich, nutty aroma and a silky mouthfeel that melts into pans at warm temps; packaged in a small glass jar ideal for spooning and storing on a countertop. Ritual context: buyers treat it as a go-to for high-smoke-point sautéing, finishing vegetables, greasing toast, and imparting buttery depth without lactose.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 20
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat10g50%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Clarified, Butter, (Milk)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This is a processed culinary ingredient made by heating and filtering butter (single ingredient clarified butter), placing it in NOVA group 2 rather than an ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about 4th & Heart Ghee Clarified Butter, Original

The ghee is a great source of healthy fats, particularly for those following a ketogenic diet or looking to boost their energy with quality fats. It's important to note, though, that 'healthy' can be subjective — it really depends on your dietary goals and overall eating habits. If you're using it to replace less healthy fats, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

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holiday-baking

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