
Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter With Canola Oil, 15 Oz
What You Should Know
Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter With Canola Oil (15 oz) sits in the refrigerated dairy aisle alongside tubs of margarine, other spreadable butters, cream cheese tubs, and stick butter — typically on a shelf with refrigerated baking ingredients and breakfast spreads. It’s pitched for everyday occasions: weekend toast and waffles, quick weekday breakfasts, glazes for vegetables at family dinners, and as an easy option for baking when a softer, spreadable fat is handy. Brand positioning leans on Land O Lakes’ legacy as a mainstream American dairy brand — familiar, family-oriented, and practical — aimed at shoppers who want classic buttery flavor with a convenience and “lighter” nutrition angle. Label cues include a prominent “Light” claim and spreadable convenience; it lists “natural flavor” and uses beta-carotene for color but carries no organic certification and no explicit “all-natural” seal. Processing context: This is a processed tub-style spread that blends butter with oils and several functional additives (emulsifiers, modified starch, preservatives) to deliver shelf-stable spreadability and uniform texture. Sensory details: pale golden, soft and readily spreadable straight from the fridge, with a smooth, slightly oily mouthfeel from canola oil and a restrained buttery aroma; comes in a resealable plastic tub intended for everyday kitchen use and quick rituals — slathering on toast, melting into a pan to finish a sauce, or spooning into a glaze. Overall it reads as a convenience-forward product that balances butter flavor with modern supermarket expectations for ease and lower-calorie positioning.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Water, (Ingredients, Not, Found, in, Regular, Butter),, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Canola, Oil, (Ingredients, Not, Found, in, Regular, Butter), Buttermilk, (Ingredients, Not, Found, in, Regular, Butter),, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Food, Starch-Modified, (Ingredients, Not, Found, in, Regular, Butter),, Tapioca, Maltodextrin, (Ingredients, Not, Found, in, Regular, Butter),, Salt,, Mono, and, Diglycerides, (Ingredients, Not, Found, in, Regular, Butter), and, PGPR, (Ingredients, Not, Found, in, Regular, Butter), (Emulsifiers),, Lactic, Acid, (Ingredients, Not, Found, in, Regular, Butter),, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Sodium, Benzoate, (Ingredients, Not, Found, in, Regular, Butter), (to, Preserve, Freshness),, Natural, Flavor, (Ingredients, Not, Found, in, Regular, Butter),, Xanthan, Gum, (Ingredients, Not, Found, in, Regular, Butter),, Beta-Carotene, (Ingredients, Not, Found, in, Regular, Butter), (Color)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
- •Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
- •Beta-Carotene - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients not found in traditional butter (water, canola oil, modified starch, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, preservatives, xanthan gum) and is formulated for texture and shelf stability, consistent with ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter With Canola Oil, 15 Oz
Healthy can be a bit of a moving target, depending on your lifestyle and dietary goals. This spreadable butter has fewer calories and fat than regular butter, making it a lighter option for those watching their intake. However, it’s still important to enjoy it in moderation, as it does contain some additives and preservatives.
