Why is Beurre doux 60% classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined vegetable oils, emulsifiers, colorants and flavorings that are industrially processed, which places it in the NOVA 4 category. Its additive list includes mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), esterified fatty acids (E472c), beta‑carotene (E160a), tocopherol‑rich extract (E306), and citric acid (E330).

Based on its ingredients, is this butter suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains milk powder and dairy fat. It is keto‑friendly thanks to its very high fat (60 g) and very low carbohydrate (1.1 g) content. It is gluten‑free as no gluten‑containing ingredients are listed.

Does the presence of milk and palm oil raise concerns for people with dairy allergies or sustainability issues?

Milk powder is a recognized allergen, so anyone with a dairy allergy should avoid the product. Palm oil and palm kernel oil are linked to deforestation and biodiversity loss, which may be a concern for environmentally conscious consumers.

Matin Clair • 250 g

Beurre doux 60%MATGR

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Matin Clair's Beurre doux 60% is a spreadable butter manufactured in France and belongs to the dairy spread category within the Fat and sauces group. It provides 60 g of fat (41 g saturated) and 546 kcal per 100 g, with low sugar (1.1 g) and salt (0.18 g), earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. While it is lower in total fat, sugar and calories than many comparable spreads and contains vitamin B1 and beta‑carotene, it is high in saturated fat, includes palm oil and several food additives, and lists milk as an allergen.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal546 kcal

Fat60 g

Saturated Fat41 g

Carbohydrates1.1 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spreadable fat, this butter contains less total fat (60 g vs 76.6 g), less sugar (1.1 g vs 3.6 g) and lower calories, but its saturated fat (41 g) is almost double the typical 21.7 g.

Ingredients

Huiles et graisses végétales 54 % ( colza, coprah, palme, palmiste)**, eau, émulsifiants: mono et diglycérides d'acides gras, E472c, sel, lait écrémé en poudre, arômes (lait, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, antioxydant: extrait riche en tocophérols, colorant : béta-carotène, vitamine B1.

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