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Kate's Butter Sea Salted ButterCup
Dairy
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Kate's Butter Sea Salted ButterCup

Kate's
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
120mg
Sodium
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kate's Butter Sea Salted ButterCup is presented as a small-batch, farmhouse butter that lives in the refrigerated dairy case alongside other butters and specialty spreads—often near cultured cheeses, cream cheeses, and local dairy products. Housed in an 8 oz recyclable, reusable tabletop dish, it reads like a handcrafted pantry staple: churned daily from fresh pasteurized cream with a pinch of sea salt, bearing awards and family provenance from Old Orchard Beach, Maine. This product is positioned for shoppers seeking artisanal, locally made foods — the kind of buyer who values farm-to-table stories, small family operations, and ingredients that read simply. Marketing leans on nostalgia and authenticity: “homemade,” “100% pure,” “no preservatives,” “from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones,” and “gluten free,” though it does not carry an organic certification. Label characteristics create a strong natural/wholesome halo without child-focused branding or added functional claims; the reusable dish and award stickers add premium cred. In plain processing terms, it’s a churned butter made from pasteurized cream and salt — a minimally processed culinary product. Sensory notes: rich, creamy, velvet-smooth texture that softens quickly at room temperature, with a clean salty finish and a lush mouthfeel ideal for spreading on warm bread, finishing vegetables, or enriching batters and sauces. Rituals around it are domestic and convivial — Sunday breakfasts, holiday baking, family dinners where a butter dish is passed around the table. Overall it reads as an indulgent, trustworthy butter for home cooks who prefer simple ingredients and local provenance.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 16
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium120mg5%
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

Fresh, Pasteurized, Cream,, Sea, Salt..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

Made from pasteurized cream and sea salt with minimal processing (churning) and no additives, this product functions as a processed culinary ingredient rather than an ultraprocessed food.

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Common Questions about Kate's Butter Sea Salted ButterCup

Kate's Butter is made from just two simple ingredients: fresh pasteurized cream and sea salt. While it’s certainly not a health food in the strictest sense, it can be part of a balanced diet when used in moderation. Think of it as a flavorful addition to your meals rather than a primary source of nutrition.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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