Butter Buds is a brand of all natural, fat and cholesterol free butter-flavored granules which can be used in place of butter, margarine or oil. They are available in granulated Sprinkles and a Mix, which can be reconstituted with hot water to form a buttery liquid. .Butter bud mix contains: Maltodextrin (a natural carbohydrate derived from corn), Natural Butter Flavor, Salt, Dehydrated Butter (adds a dietery insignificant amount of fat and cholesterol), Guar Gum (a natural thickener), and Baking Soda.