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Cabot Unsalted Butter Quarters
Dairy
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Cabot Unsalted Butter Quarters

Cabot Creamery
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cabot Unsalted Butter Quarters is a classic dairy product you'd find in the refrigerated dairy aisle, shelved near other butters, margarine tubs, cream cheese and specialty cheeses. Packaged as four 4-ounce bars in a 16 oz box, its labeling leans into wholesome, farm-oriented language — “sweet cream fresh off the farm,” “award-winning,” and a simple ingredient list (cream and natural flavoring). Shoppers reach for this product on baking runs, weekend brunch trips, or when stocking staples for sauces, pan-frying and everyday spreading. It sits comfortably in carts headed for holiday-baking, family dinners, or meal-prep Sundays where dependable, unsalted butter is needed to control recipe salt levels. Brand positioning skews toward home cooks who value heritage, quality, and a regional dairy legacy; marketing targets families and cooks who prefer a traditional, recognizable butter rather than a margarine alternative. Label characteristics include “natural” cues, pastoral imagery, and an emphasis on freshness and taste; there’s no organic certification listed on the provided label copy. In plain terms of processing, this is a minimally processed dairy product made by churning cream into butter with little added ingredients. Sensory details: firm when refrigerated and yielding a silky, creamy mouthfeel when softened, it spreads smoothly on bread, creams into batters, and melts to finish sauces. The quarter-stick packaging supports recipe dosing and freezer storage—people will break off a quarter, soften it on the counter, or pop a wrapped stick into a pie crust ritual at holiday time.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 32
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
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, (milk), &, natural, flavoring.

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?

With a single primary ingredient (cream) and minimal processing (churning into butter), this product functions as a processed culinary ingredient rather than an ultra-processed food.

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Common Questions about Cabot Unsalted Butter Quarters

Cabot butter is a source of fat, primarily saturated fat, which can be part of a balanced diet for many people. It’s important to consider what healthy means for you — for instance, if you’re looking for whole, minimally processed fats, this fits the bill. Just remember, moderation is key!

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