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Kate's Butter Unsalted Butter Quarters
Dairy
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Kate's Butter Unsalted Butter Quarters

Kate's
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kate's Butter Unsalted Butter Quarters is a small, pantry-friendly take on a classic dairy staple. You'd find it in the refrigerated dairy aisle, shelved near other butters, margarine tubs, specialty spreads, and close to eggs and cheeses — the kind of product shoppers grab when they’re planning breakfasts, baking, or everyday cooking. Packaged as an 8 oz box of quartered portions (each wrapped for convenience), it signals home-baking practicality and portion control. The label leans on simple, reassuring claims — "Pasteurized Grade A Cream" and "Natural Flavors from Healthy Dairy Cultures" — suggesting traditional dairy craftsmanship without bold health promises; there’s no organic seal, nor child-focused graphics, just a straightforward presentation aimed at adults who cook. Brand positioning reads as quietly premium and dependable: Kate’s evokes a small-batch, kitchen-tested identity that appeals to home bakers, family cooks, and shoppers who prefer familiar ingredients over trend-forward spreads. Sensory notes are classic — a dense, creamy mouthfeel that softens to a spreadable velvet at room temperature and becomes pleasantly flaky when cold; it melts with a glossy sheen on hot toast, pancakes, or roasted vegetables. Rituals include measuring tablespoons for holiday cookie recipes, smoothing onto warm rolls, or using quartered pats for individual servings at the table. In processing terms, it’s a minimally processed dairy product made by churning pasteurized cream with mild natural cultures and flavoring — not an ultraprocessed mixture. Overall, Kate’s Unsalted Butter Quarters sits comfortably in American grocery culture as a reliable, home-cook-friendly butter for everyday and special-occasion use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 16
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol30mg10%
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

Pasteurized, Grade, A, Cream,, Natural, Flavors, from, Healthy, Dairy, Cultures..

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?

This product is a processed culinary ingredient made by churning pasteurized cream with minimal added natural flavors, placing it in NOVA group 2 rather than as an ultraprocessed food.

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Common Questions about Kate's Butter Unsalted Butter Quarters

Well, healthy can mean a lot of things, right? Kate's Butter is made from just pasteurized cream and natural flavors, so it’s simple and straightforward. It's high in fat, which can be great for flavor and cooking, but if you're watching your fat intake or calories, you might want to use it in moderation.

Perfect For

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