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I Cant Believe Its Not Butter Spray
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I Cant Believe Its Not Butter Spray

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!
7 foz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
0g
Protein
90mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray (7 fl oz) is the familiar aerosol-style butter alternative you’ll spot near spreads and cooking sprays—usually on the same aisle as margarines, plant-based spreads, and pan-release sprays or sometimes grouped with oils and baking supplies. It suits quick breakfasts, weekend brunches, and last-minute holiday baking when people want a buttery finish without scooping from a tub. The brand leans on decades of mass-market recognition, positioning itself as a mainstream, value-conscious alternative to butter: approachable, family-oriented, and marketed to shoppers seeking a buttery flavor with perceived health benefits. Packaging is bright and branded for instant recognition rather than artisanal cues; you’ll see no organic seal and little in the way of child-focused characters—just clear promises of buttery taste and convenience. Labels often emphasize taste and convenience and include ingredient callouts like "natural flavor," vitamin A fortification, and low-sodium or reduced-fat insinuations, which can create a health-halo despite industrial formulation. In plain terms it’s a formulated product: refined vegetable oils blended with emulsifiers, flavorings, color, and added vitamins. Sensory experience is a light, oily mist that gives a thin, even coating—slick to the touch, faintly savory and buttery in aroma, and ideal for nonsticking, quick flavoring of toast, popcorn, pancakes, or sauté pans. The ritual is quick and practical: shake, spray a few bursts, and cook or finish. In American grocery culture this product represents everyday convenience—an instant shortcut to a buttery finish without a knife, spoon, or refrigeration-dependent tub.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 1
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium90mg4%
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

Purified, Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Palm, and, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Salt,, Lecithin, (Soy),, Natural, Flavor,, Vinegar,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Beta, Carotene, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Lecithin (Soy) - Processed emulsifier
  • Beta Carotene - 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 product is an ultra-processed food due to its industrial formulation of refined vegetable oils, emulsifiers (lecithin), added flavors, coloring, and vitamin fortification rather than whole-food ingredients.

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Common Questions about I Cant Believe Its Not Butter Spray

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This spray clocks in at zero calories per serving, which might sound appealing if you’re watching your intake. However, it’s important to remember that it's not a nutrient powerhouse — it’s more about adding flavor without the fat than providing essential vitamins or minerals.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
holiday-baking

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