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Clean Label Ingredients

Clean Label Designed for Consumer Demand

Butter Buds® clean label concentrates are designed to cater to surging consumer demand while meeting modern formulation requirements. They add value for food and beverage manufacturers and help create more appealing labels through ingredient lists that are shorter and easier to understand. And when it comes to consumer trends, clean label ingredients deliver extended shelf life while maintaining texture and overall appeal. Our customers can count on us to deliver rich flavor in all manners of applications without compromising functionality.

Clean Up Your Label

Our clean label offerings have the same outstanding features and benefits as our regular dairy and non-dairy concentrates. This includes options that are free from:

  • Maltodextrin

  • Colors

  • Preservatives

  • Trans fats

  • GMOs

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Clean Up Your Label

Our clean label offerings have the same outstanding features and benefits as our regular dairy and non-dairy concentrates. This includes options that are free from:

  • Maltodextrin

  • Colors

  • Preservatives

  • Trans fats

  • GMOs

Today, clean labels are trending up and in demand now more than ever.

It’s not a fad, it’s now a necessity. Forward-thinking manufacturers are working hard to reformulate to meet the consumer demand for cleaner labels. Maintaining product quality and functionality, however, takes real expertise. Fortunately, we know how to get things done the right way.

Download our Clean Label whitepaper to learn more.

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Clean Label Product Listing

Product Name Characteristics Usage Levels Soluble

Butter Buds 32X CL

 Medium-strong salted butter middle notes with buttery and savory base notes. 0.10 - 1.0% Water Soluble

Butter Buds CL

 Medium butter middle butter notes with medium dairy base notes 0.10 - 1.0% Water Soluble

Cheese Buds Bleu Type CL

 Medium-strong bleu cheese middle notes with savory, slight fruity base notes and a sharp finish. 0.10 - 1.0% Water Soluble

Cream Plus CL

 Medium heavy cream middle notes with slightly dairy base notes. 0.10 - 1.0% Water Soluble

Non Dairy Buds 8X Butter Type Flavor CL-I

 Medium Salted butter and mild savory middle and base notes. 0.1 - 1.5% Water Soluble

Sour Cream Buds® CL

 Strong cultured sour cream middle notes with medium dairy base notes. 0.25 - 0.60% Water Soluble
  • ∞ Clean Label
  • µ Non-Dairy
  • ** Organic
  • € Sunflower Oil/Palm Oil/Canola Oil
  • % Uncolored
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Consumer Trends That Speak the Truth

Consumers are seeking clean labels now more than ever. It’s a driver to stay active, to stay fit, and to stay happy. We are trend-driven and proud to formulate products for your clean label needs. “Looking forward, Mintel expects consumers to return to foodservice for indulgent treats, and at-home eating routines will take a turn toward healthier options. Retail brands can align innovation with healthy eating aspirations through featuring real fruit, natural sweeteners and clean label ingredients1.”


1Mintel - Trending Flavors and Ingredients in Desserts and Confections - US - 2021

Custom Formulations for Our Customer

At Butter Buds Inc., we're dedicated to creating the very best healthful flavor concentrates and ingredients. We oversee the entire manufacturing process, resulting in products with consistent quality and dependable performance.

With customer-focused R&D and our newly appointed applications lab, our experienced food scientists and product development specialists work closely with our customers. Together, we reformulate existing products and develop new ones to respond to market demands including clean label, organic and dairy alternative formulations. Simply put, we partner with you to formulate custom solutions to meet consumer demand.

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Custom Formulations for Our Customer

At Butter Buds Inc., we're dedicated to creating the very best healthful flavor concentrates and ingredients. We oversee the entire manufacturing process, resulting in products with consistent quality and dependable performance.

With customer-focused R&D and our newly appointed applications lab, our experienced food scientists and product development specialists work closely with our customers. Together, we reformulate existing products and develop new ones to respond to market demands including clean label, organic and dairy alternative formulations. Simply put, we partner with you to formulate custom solutions to meet consumer demand.

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