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Breakstone's Butter, Unsalted 8 oz
Dairy
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Breakstone's Butter, Unsalted 8 oz

Breakstone's
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Breakstone's Unsalted Butter 8 oz is a familiar refrigerated staple found in the dairy aisle, typically shelved with other butters, margarine tubs, cream cheeses and block cheeses near the back wall of the store. Packaged as a foil-wrapped stick inside a small branded box, it reads as a classic baking and table butter: simple labeling, the Breakstone's logo, and the clear "unsalted" callout. This product suits routine shopping trips—stocking up for weekend brunch, holiday baking, or everyday toast and sautéing—and appeals to cooks who want control of seasoning in recipes. Breakstone's positions itself toward mainstream American households that value tradition and reliable quality rather than niche organic or artisanal claims; the brand leans on heritage and familiarity in its marketing. The ingredient list is short — cream and natural flavors — and the label often leans into the “real” dairy narrative; you’ll see no kid-targeted graphics or organic seals on the standard SKU, and the “unsalted” claim functions as a practical cue for bakers. In plain terms the butter is made by churning cream to separate butterfat from buttermilk, a basic dairy processing step. Sensory notes: pale golden, dense and creamy, with a smooth spread when softened and a satisfying melt on warm bread or in a hot skillet. Rituals around this butter include slicing a chilled stick for a baking recipe, spreading softened butter over warm rolls at the table, or tipping a pat into steaming vegetables for finish. It sits in American grocery culture as a practical, comforting culinary building block.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 16
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol30mg10%
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

Cream,, Natural, Flavors..

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?

Made from cream with minimal additional ingredients and basic mechanical processing (churning), this product fits NOVA group 2 as a processed culinary ingredient rather than an ultraprocessed food.

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Common Questions about Breakstone's Butter, Unsalted 8 oz

Health can be a bit subjective, right? Breakstone's butter is made from just cream and natural flavors, so it’s pretty straightforward. It's higher in fat, which can be great for flavor but may not fit into everyone's definition of 'healthy.' If you're using it in moderation and as part of a balanced diet, it can definitely add some delicious richness to your meals.

Perfect For

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holiday-baking
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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