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Kerrygold Unsalted Sweet Sticks 4 x 4Oz.
Dairy
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Kerrygold Unsalted Sweet Sticks 4 x 4Oz.

Kerrygold
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kerrygold Unsalted Sweet Sticks arrive in the refrigerated dairy aisle, nestled in the butter and spread case beside other sticks of butter, specialty European and American butters, cream cheeses, and cultured dairy. Packaged as four 4-ounce sticks, this unsalted, cultured butter is aimed at shoppers who buy for baking, finishing sauces, or for a premium everyday table butter. You’ll find it on lists for holiday baking, weekend brunch, or when someone wants dependable, high-quality butter for a roast or pan sauce. The Kerrygold name brings an Irish, artisanal aura — a premium positioning that appeals to cooks, home bakers, and shoppers who prioritize flavor and tradition over bargain brands. The label reads simply with short, natural-sounding ingredients (pasteurized cream, skimmed milk, cultures) and the “unsalted” descriptor; there’s an implied health halo around minimal ingredients and traditional production, though no organic certification is noted on the ingredient list provided. Processing is modest: cultured cream is pasteurized and churned into butter, a straightforward dairy transformation rather than a heavily reformulated product. Sensory notes are rich and creamy, with a smooth, spreadable texture straight from the stick and a subtle tang from culturing; it melts into glossy sauces and yields a tender crumb in pastries. The ritual around these sticks is domestic and tactile — unwrapping a foil- or paper-wrapped stick, measuring tablespoons for a recipe, or softening a portion to spread on morning toast. In American grocery culture, this product sits between everyday utility and culinary indulgence, trusted for both simple breakfasts and careful cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 32
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat8g40%
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, 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?

This is a processed culinary ingredient made by pasteurizing and culturing cream and churning it into butter; it contains only dairy ingredients and no industrial additives, fitting NOVA group 2.

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Common Questions about Kerrygold Unsalted Sweet Sticks 4 x 4Oz.

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy'! These butter sticks are made with just cream, skim milk, and cultures, keeping things pretty straightforward. They’re definitely a tasty option for cooking or spreading, but like any butter, moderation is key, especially if you're watching your fat intake.

Perfect For

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