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Brummel & Brown Spread
Dairy
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Brummel & Brown Spread

Brummel & Brown
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
45
Calories
0g
Protein
90mg
Sodium
46
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Brummel & Brown Spread is a butter-style refrigerated tub you’ll find in the dairy aisle alongside butter, margarine and other plant-based spreads. Packaged in a 15 oz plastic container, it trades a traditional dairy pitch for a hybrid identity — a buttery-tasting spread made from plant oils with a dollop of cultured nonfat yogurt. Shoppers typically reach for it during grocery trips focused on breakfast staples, light cooking or calorie-conscious swaps; it’s a familiar sight on carts aimed at weeknight dinners, weekend brunches and family breakfasts. The brand positions itself as a “better-for-you” buttery alternative: marketing leans on “half the fat and calories of butter,” “no cholesterol per serving,” and “made with real yogurt,” cues that appeal to health-conscious families, parents managing kids’ snacks, and older adults watching fat intake. Label characteristics include health-halo language (real yogurt, 0g trans fat, vitamin A added), “natural flavors,” and colorants like beta carotene, but no organic or non-GMO certification. In plain processing terms it’s an industrially formulated spread combining refined plant oils with stabilizers and emulsifiers. Sensory notes are sweet, creamy and softly spreadable at room temperature; it melts easily over vegetables and pancakes and is used with the ritual of morning toast, bagels and family-style cooking. The tub encourages scoop-and-spread use rather than a knife-cut ritual, making it convenient for busy households and those seeking a familiar buttery flavor with fewer calories per tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 30
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

Purified, Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Nonfat, Yogurt, (Adds, a, Dietarily, Insignificant, Amount, of, Cholesterol), (Cultured, Nonfat, Milk),, Palm, Kernel, and, Palm, Oil,, Modified, Tapioca, Starch,, Salt,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Used, to, Protect, Quality),, Lactic, Acid,, Lecithin, (Soy),, Natural, Flavors,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Beta, Carotene, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Lecithin (Soy) - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations of refined vegetable oils, emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives and flavorings typical of ultra-processed foods, rather than just whole or minimally processed ingredients.

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Common Questions about Brummel & Brown Spread

The healthiness of Brummel & Brown Spread really depends on what you're comparing it to! With 45 calories and 5 grams of fat per tablespoon, it can be a lighter alternative to traditional butter or margarine, especially if you're watching your calorie intake. But remember, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so consider your overall diet and lifestyle.

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