• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Fearless Dining
  • New? Start Here
  • Recipe Index
  • Cookbooks
  • GF Resources
    • Pantry
  • The Gluten Free Resource Guide: Everything You Need To Know About Gluten Free Living
  • Reader Testimonials
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Resources
    • My Pantry
  • Testimonials
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • About
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Resources
    • My Pantry
  • Testimonials
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • About
×
Home Baking Ingredients

Is Butter Gluten Free?

Published: May 26, 2022 · Modified: Feb 3, 2023 by Sandi Gaertner · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

  • Facebook
  • Yummly
  • Flipboard
a pin image of butter in a butter dish.

Butter is creamy and delicious. It is used to cook food. It is spread on foods like bread, served on hot cereal, and is an ingredient in countless recipes. Butter can be made simply with one ingredient, or it can have a lot of added ingredients. Is butter gluten free?

a butter dish with butter.
Jump to:
  • Butter Facts:
  • Answer: Is Butter Gluten Free?
  • What About Non-Dairy Butter?
  • Fearless Dining
  • 💬 Comments

You may wonder why I decided to research butter. There are several types of butter, ranging from made with milk to non-dairy vegan kinds of butter. The real deal, natural butter is made with one ingredient, milk. Manufacturers add flavors and preservatives that you need to watch out for.

Be sure to check out all of my articles to see what baking ingredients are gluten free.

Butter Facts:

  • Butter is a dairy product that is made from cow's milk. It is made by separating the cream, then churning it until the cream hardens into butter.
  • You can buy salted or unsalted butter from most brands.
  • Butter can last in the refrigerator for up to 1-3 months! This will vary by manufacturer, so always store it according to the package directions.
  • Making your own butter from scratch is usually cheaper if you use organic milk.
  • Butter was once shunned for its fat content, but it is becoming more accepted as a healthy fat because it is not processed like margarine and other substitutes.

Answer: Is Butter Gluten Free?

I am happy to say that in almost all cases, butter is gluten-free. As you know, things often change, so always read the labels just in case! Flavored butter may have additives to watch out for, including caramel color (honey flavors) to watch for. Caramel color is usually gluten free, but read the label to ensure it isn't made with barley.

Butter is rarely processed in a wheat plant, so the cross-contamination risk is very low. You can learn how to make butter from scratch.

What About Non-Dairy Butter?

Dairy-free butter has become quite popular over the years as it usually performs similarly to butter in cooking and baking. It is a good vegan option.

Non-dairy butter is often made with plant-derived oil like avocado, coconut, canola, olive, etc. Some oils used are healthier than others.

Some dairy-free gluten free butter brands include Smart Balance and Earth Balance.

Disclaimer image

Fearless Dining

Looking for more? Get my FREE Gluten Free Lemon Desserts E-Cookbook when you sign up for my weekly recipe newsletter!

Get Free Recipes To Your Inbox
Buy My Cookbook
Join My Facebook Group
  • Instagram
  • Bandcamp
  • Twitter
  • Twitch

More Baking Ingredients

  • A glass bowl filled with my gluten free flour blend.
    Easy Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend
  • a mixing bowl with flour.
    The Best Gluten Free Flour Blends (And Where to Use Them)
  • a bowl of coconut sugar on a table.
    Is Coconut Sugar Gluten Free? (Safe Brand List!)
  • a wooden spoon full of cornstarch.
    Is Cornstarch Gluten Free? (GF Brand List)
  • Facebook
  • Yummly
  • Flipboard

Reader Interactions

Comments

No Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

  • Amazon
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
A picture of my face standing in front of landscape bushes

Welcome to my blog! I am so glad you are here. If you have Celiac Disease, are gluten intolerant, or have a wheat allergy, you've come to the right place. With years of extensive experience in recipe development, I am dedicated to assisting you on your gluten free journey. As a seasoned gluten free cookbook author and recipe developer, I specialize in creating easy, family-friendly recipes that rival their gluten-filled counterparts. Rest assured, my recipes undergo rigorous testing and refinement, ensuring foolproof results every time.

More about me →

Back To School Recipes:

  • Two bowls of Gluten Free Hamburger Helper on a wooden table.
    Gluten-Free Hamburger Helper: One-Pot Comfort Food
  • a plate with orange chicken over rice.
    Quick and Easy Gluten Free Orange Chicken
  • a photo of the skillet lasagna in a large pan.
    Gluten Free Skillet Lasagna
  • chopsticks holding up beef and noodles
    Gluten Free Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

More Meal Recipes!

A glass bowl filled with my gluten free flour blend.

Try My DIY Gluten Free Flour Blend Recipe! It is also gum-free!

Trending Gluten Free Recipes:

  • Two slices of gluten free bread on a plate.
    Bake the Best Gluten Free Bread with Your Bread Machine
  • A baked pie crust in a pan.
    How to Make a Homemade Gluten Free Pie Crust
  • two bowls of chicken soup with a garlic press and garlic cloves next to the bowls
    Grandma's Chicken Soup From Scratch
  • a biscuit cut in half on a plate with butter
    The Best Flaky Gluten Free Biscuits

Footer

^ back to top

About

  • About Me
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Accessibility Policy

Newsletter

  • Sign Up!

Contact

  • Contact
  • Work With Me
  • Web Stories

Copyright © 2013-2023 Fearless Dining, LLC.