
Earth Balance Soy Free Spread, 15 Oz
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
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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!
