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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!
8 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Spray is a mass-market buttery-flavored spray packaged in an 8 oz. spray bottle that sits on the grocery shelf with other spreads and cooking sprays — think margarine and oil aisle, near aerosol and pumpable cooking sprays, buttery spreads, and popcorn toppings. It’s pitched for quick, low-calorie buttery finishings: the ritual is a few quick pumps over popcorn, toast, grilled vegetables or sandwiches to give an instantly “buttery” sheen without visible grease. The brand leans on a playful, familiar name and accessibility, positioned toward busy households and calorie-conscious shoppers who want the taste of butter without the calories — a family-friendly, mainstream offering rather than a gourmet or organic product. Label claims create a health halo: “0 calories per spray,” “0 g fat per spray” and buttery flavoring are front-and-center, while the ingredient list reveals emulsifiers, preservatives and artificial flavors; there’s no organic certification. Processing context: this is a highly processed, formulated product that combines oils, water, stabilizers and flavor systems to deliver a consistent mist and shelf stability. Sensory details: the spray dispenses a fine mist that quickly coats surfaces with a light, even layer; it doesn’t have the mouthfeel of real butter but adds aroma and buttery taste. Packaging is a lightweight plastic press-and-spray bottle with a nozzle for controlled application — a convenience-focused design that fits into quick weeknight routines, movie nights, and snack-time moments. In American grocery culture it functions as a pragmatic cheat code: fast, familiar, and engineered for convenience rather than culinary authenticity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1130
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
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

Water,, Soybean, Oil*,, Salt,, Xanthan, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Polysorbate, 60,, Lactic, Acid,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (Used, to, Protect, Quality),, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Beta, Carotene, (Color)., *, Adds, a, Dietarily, Insignificant, Amount, of, Fat, Per, Spray..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - 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?

Contains multiple industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives, artificial flavors) and is a formulated, shelf-stable product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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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

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

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