Why is I can't believe it's not Butter! the ORIGINAL classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation relies on refined soybean oil, water and a suite of industrial additives such as xanthan gum (E415), polysorbate 60 (E435), lactic acid (E270), potassium sorbate (E202), calcium disodium EDTA (E385) and colorants beta‑carotene (E160a/i). These ingredients are manufactured through multiple processing steps, which is the basis for the ultra‑processed classification.

Is this spread suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, there are no animal fats or gelatin, so the product can be considered vegan and halal; it contains virtually no carbohydrates, making it compatible with a keto approach, and it does not include wheat, barley or rye, so it is gluten‑free.

Is the soy present in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes. Soybean oil and soy lecithin are major components, and soy is explicitly flagged as an allergen, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this spread.

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! • 8 OZ (226 g)

I can't believe It's not Butter! the ORIGINAL

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The product is a plant-based spread marketed as a butter alternative, belonging to the Fat and sauces/Fats group. It carries a NOVA 4 ultra-processed label and lists several food additives (E415, E435, E270, E202, E385, E160a, E160ai) while containing soy and possible trace milk, which are common allergens. Nutritionally it provides only 5 kcal per serving with negligible fat, carbs and protein, and very low salt, but the lack of a Nutri-Score makes its overall health rating unclear.

Nutritional Values

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Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical spreads that average 76.6 g fat and 3.6 g sugar per 100 g, this spread delivers essentially no fat, sugar or calories, making it dramatically lower in those macronutrients.

Ingredients

WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, SOY LECITHIN, POLYSORBATE 60, LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR)

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I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! • 8 OZ (226 g)

I can't believe It's not Butter! the ORIGINAL

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Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, SOY LECITHIN, POLYSORBATE 60, LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR)

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