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Fleischmann’s Unsalted Vegetable Oil Spread Sticks, 16 oz., 4 Count
Dairy
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Fleischmann’s Unsalted Vegetable Oil Spread Sticks, 16 oz., 4 Count

Fleischmann's
1 lb
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fleischmann’s Unsalted Vegetable Oil Spread Sticks sit in the refrigerated butter and margarine aisle, shelved beside tubs of spreadable margarine, sticks of butter, and other baking fats. Packaged as four individually wrapped 1-ounce sticks in a 16 oz box, the product reads like a baking-centric convenience item — aimed at home bakers and families who want a butter alternative for recipes and everyday use. It’s commonly grabbed on grocery runs for weekend baking, pancake breakfasts, or when a no-salt-added option is desired for recipes. The brand leans on longstanding American baking heritage: Fleischmann’s evokes home kitchens, yeast and baking traditions, and an approachable, value-oriented positioning. Marketing cues emphasize utility and familiarity rather than trendy natural or organic claims. Label characteristics include “unsalted,” a prominent “no hydrogenated oil” claim, and mentions of added vitamins and “natural flavor”; there is no organic certification or child-focused branding. In plain processing context, this is an industrially formulated spread made from refined vegetable oils with emulsifiers, preservatives and added color/vitamins. Sensory details: the product offers a smooth, soft buttery texture that spreads easily straight from refrigeration, melts readily in pans for sautéing, and measures conveniently in stick portions for baking. The foil-wrapped sticks reinforce ritual — tearing a wrapper, slicing or measuring a stick, or placing a pad on toast; it’s a utilitarian, comforting pantry staple that bridges baking practicality and the familiar taste of butter without being butter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
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

Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Palm, Oil,, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Soy, Lecithin,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (Preservatives),, Phosphoric, Acid,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Vitamin, D3, (Cholecalciferol),, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - 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?

Formulated from refined vegetable oils, emulsifiers, preservatives, added flavors and colors, this product is an industrially processed ready-to-use spread, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Fleischmann’s Unsalted Vegetable Oil Spread Sticks, 16 oz., 4 Count

Well, 'healthy' can be a tricky term! These sticks are lower in saturated fat than some butter alternatives, but they do contain preservatives and refined oils. If you're looking for a buttery flavor without the dairy, they could fit into a balanced diet — just consider them a part of your overall eating pattern rather than the main event.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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