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Unsalted Butter Sticks, 8 OZ
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Unsalted Butter Sticks, 8 OZ

KERRYGOLD
Available at Whole Foods
100
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this Kerrygold unsalted butter in the chilled dairy section or on your kitchen counter during baking sessions and weekend breakfasts — a go-to for spreading, sautéing, and holiday recipes. It reads and feels indulgent and slightly nostalgic (rich, creamy, butter-forward) with a simple ingredient list; the product is churned from pasteurized cream with cultures, giving a dense, spreadable texture without added emulsifiers. The minimal, single-ingredient processing points away from ultra-processed status and toward a processed culinary ingredient in NOVA terms.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 TBSP
Servings per Container: 16
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol80mg27%
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, CREAM, SKIMMED, MILK, 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?

Made from pasteurized cream and cultures with no additives, this butter is a processed culinary ingredient (minimal processing such as churning), not an ultra-processed food.

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Common Questions about Unsalted Butter Sticks, 8 OZ

Well, that depends on your perspective! Kerrygold's unsalted butter is made from pasteurized cream and skimmed milk cultures, which means it’s pretty straightforward with no funky additives. It's a great source of fats that can be part of a balanced diet, especially if you’re cooking or baking, but moderation is key—too much butter can pack on the calories!

Perfect For

holiday-baking
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicwholesome
$5.39
per package