Kroger, Salted Light Butter

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Kroger, Salted Light Butter scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate* And Sodium Benzoate*): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Other Additives (Distilled Monoglycerides*): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor*): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum*): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Cream & Butter, this product is more processed than about 86% of the 3,591 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Kroger, Salted Light Butter's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Tapioca Maltodextrin*.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid*.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate*.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta Carotene*.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.