Light Butter With Canola Oil product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Light Butter With Canola Oil Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Land O Lakes

Land O Lakes's Light Butter With Canola Oil is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This product contains several processed ingredients like modified food starch and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. Preservatives like potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are also present, indicating a less clean composition.

Main concern

Modified food starch and tapioca maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains butter and buttermilk, which are natural dairy ingredients contributing to flavor.
  • Canola oil is a common cooking oil that provides a source of fat.
  • Natural flavors are included, which may enhance the overall taste profile.
  • The presence of lactic acid can help with flavor balance.

Concerns

  • Modified food starch and tapioca maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.
  • Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are synthetic preservatives that indicate a less clean composition.
  • Distilled monoglycerides are often derived from processed fats, raising quality concerns.
  • High salt content may be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 2423833

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Land O Lakes — Light Butter With Canola Oil has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains butter and buttermilk, which are natural dairy ingredients contributing to flavor.; Canola oil is a common cooking oil that provides a source of fat.; Natural flavors are included, which may enhance the overall taste profile.. See the Pros section above.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Land O Lakes — Light Butter With Canola Oil 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Modified food starch and tapioca maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.; Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are synthetic preservatives that indicate a less clean composition.; Distilled monoglycerides are often derived from processed fats, raising quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Land O Lakes — Light Butter With Canola Oil has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Land O Lakes products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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This product contains several processed ingredients like modified food starch and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. Preservatives like potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are also present, indicating a less clean composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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