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Earth Balance Soy Free Spread, 15 Oz
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Earth Balance Soy Free Spread, 15 Oz

Earth Balance
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Earth Balance Soy Free Spread is a refrigerated plant-based buttery tub you 7ll commonly find in the dairy aisle near butter, margarine and other vegan spreads, often shelved alongside other Earth Balance varieties and specialty dairy-free products. It presents as a soft, creamy, pale-yellow spread in a plastic 15-ounce tub with a peel-back lid, designed for spooning onto toast, muffins and bagels or for use in baking and light sautéing. The brand positions itself toward vegan, lactose-intolerant and ingredient-conscious shoppers who want a familiar buttery experience without dairy or soy; marketing leans into non-GMO, lactose-free, gluten-free and 7no hydrogenated oils 7 claims and evokes sustainability and wholesome living. Labels emphasize "expeller-pressed" oils, omega-3 ALA content and soy-free status rather than organic certification, and there is little in the way of child-focused design 7it reads more adult and health-oriented. In plain terms, the product is an industrially formulated spread made from refined vegetable oils (canola, safflower, flaxseed, palm), water and small functional ingredients like pea protein isolate and lecithin to stabilize texture. Sensory notes: a smooth, easily spreadable consistency straight from the fridge that softens quickly to a silky mouthfeel, with a mild buttery flavor and a faint oil finish; annatto provides color while natural flavor rounds the profile. Ritual uses include breakfast toast, buttering muffins, finishing cooked vegetables or swapping into recipes that call for butter or margarine. It fits into modern grocery culture as a convenient, plant-forward butter alternative for everyday cooking and baking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 30
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium110mg5%
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

Vegetable, Oil, Blend, (Canola, Oil,, Safflower, Oil,, Flaxseed, Oil),, Palm, Oil,, Water,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Pea, Protein, Isolate,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Olive, Oil,, Lactic, Acid,, Annatto, Extract, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Safflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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?

This is an industrially formulated product made from refined vegetable oils, emulsifiers and isolated ingredients (pea protein, lecithin, natural flavor), which fits the NOVA4 ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Earth Balance Soy Free Spread, 15 Oz

The Earth Balance Soy Free Spread can be a healthier alternative to butter or traditional spreads, especially if you're looking to reduce dairy in your diet. While it does contain some oils and additives, it's all about balance — if used in moderation as part of a varied diet, it can fit into a healthy lifestyle. Just remember, ‘healthy’ can mean different things depending on your dietary goals!

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