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Land O Lakes 8Oz Salted Butter Balls
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Land O Lakes 8Oz Salted Butter Balls

Land O Lakes
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
90mg
Sodium
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Land O Lakes 8 oz Salted Butter Balls are a classic refrigerated butter product you’ll find in the dairy aisle, tucked alongside sticks of butter, tubs of spreadable butter, cream cheeses, and specialty margarines. Packaged as individually portioned, foil-wrapped balls inside a resealable tub, the product highlights convenience and portion control for cooks who want measured amounts without slicing a stick. It reads like traditional American grocery fare — ‘Farmer-owned’ and ‘Since 1921’ lend a heritage tone that appeals to shoppers seeking familiarity and trust. This salted butter is marketed toward home cooks and families who value simple, reliable ingredients for everyday meals, from weekend brunches to holiday baking and weeknight dinners. The label leans on pastoral and artisanal cues rather than flashy health promises; claims emphasize tradition and quality rather than organic certification or “low-fat” halos. There’s a mild “natural” implication in the short ingredient list (sweet cream, salt), but no explicit organic stamp or child-targeted branding. In plain processing terms, it’s a churned dairy product with minimal additives. Sensory notes: rich, creamy mouthfeel, a smooth spreadable texture when softened, and a clean salted finish that melts readily over hot vegetables or bread. Rituals around this product include measured melting for sauces, popping individual balls into pans for sautéing, and offering neat portions at the table for toast or rolls. Its small portion format makes it useful for entertaining, recipe accuracy, and reducing waste while keeping the familiar buttery flavor central to American cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 balls
Servings per Container: 16
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium90mg4%
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

Butter, (Sweet, Cream,, 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 churned cream and salt with minimal processing and no industrial additives, this butter fits the NOVA definition of a processed culinary ingredient rather than an ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about Land O Lakes 8Oz Salted Butter Balls

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These butter balls are made from just sweet cream and salt, which means they're minimally processed. They do have a fair amount of fat, mostly saturated, so if you're watching your fat intake, keep that in mind. But if you're using them to add flavor to your dishes, they can definitely fit into a balanced diet!

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