Butter

50

Nutrition Score

Moderate

Butter

5201106167689

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

79

Hazard Score

Use with caution

45

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

sunflower oil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.

Canola Oil (Rapeseed)

CanolaOil · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.

CornOil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil extracted from corn kernels, commonly used for frying and in salad dressings.

Palm-Oil · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA

Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.

Palm Kernel Oil

PalmKernelOil · −5 pts

Moderate health concern

Distinct from palm (fruit) oil — higher saturated fat share.

PlantSterols · No known concerns

Sterols derived from plant oils and seeds, used in fortified spreads.

Whey Powder (Dried Whey)

WheyPowder · No known concerns

Dried form of whey, the liquid left after cheesemaking, used to add protein and texture to processed foods. Contains milk allergen.

Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids

E471 · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Common emulsifiers derived from fats. May contain trans fats. Used in bread, margarine, and ice cream.

Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR)

E476 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Emulsifier in chocolate used to reduce viscosity and replace cocoa butter. Generally safe.

Modified Starch

ModStarch · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.

Sodium Alginate

E401 · No known concerns

Seaweed-derived gelling and thickening agent. Common in molecular gastronomy and dairy products.

Potassium Sorbate

E202 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.

E270 · No known concerns

Natural acid produced by fermentation. Safe preservative and acidity regulator in many foods.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

Vitamin A (Retinol)

VitA · No known concerns

Fat-soluble vitamin for vision and immunity.

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)

VitD3 · No known concerns

Essential fat-soluble vitamin for bone health and immune function. Added to dairy and plant milks.

E160a · No known concerns

Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.

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