0 calorie butter sprays

Chris42 · 07-11-2011, 03:08 PM

I have been searching, but can't find anything about using the 0 calorie butter sprays such as I can't believe it's not butter spray. They have 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sodium--as near as I can figure it is wet air with taste on it.
Is anyone using them? It would really be great to spray my veggies with it.

Thanks,

Chris

LilacBruze · 07-11-2011, 03:15 PM

No advice I can offer, but I seriously just SOL'd (snorted out loud) at work over "wet air with taste on it."

KrisJ · 07-11-2011, 04:20 PM

Well, this is certainly not gospel when you hear the source. I remember being at a Pampered Chef party years ago and they were selling a pump and spray thing for oil.
The sales person said that it's the same as the store bought canned sprays like PAM. The only reason they can say 0 is that a "serving size" is like a part of a second. Essentially - it's just a very small dab of oil. My guess is you could get the same effect from wiping regular veggie oil on a pan with a paper towel. I'm not sure how much fat/cals to attribute to it.

I'll let someone more experienced andwer about whether it's "allowed" or not.

Chris42 · 07-11-2011, 05:00 PM

It seems like it should be--as long as it's 0 calories (and carb.) I used it Low Carbing to save calories and it does taste good.
Hope someone knows.

Chris

RedsSkinnyJeans · 07-11-2011, 06:07 PM

Are you talking about using it on P2? I would not, could not use any Pam. I could not, would not ....oh...nevermind.

On P3? Well then I want the real stuff!

I mean - what are the ingredients? Oil, right?

doxielove · 07-11-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris42

I have been searching, but can't find anything about using the 0 calorie butter sprays such as I can't believe it's not butter spray. They have 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sodium--as near as I can figure it is wet air with taste on it.
Is anyone using them? It would really be great to spray my veggies with it.

Thanks,

Chris

It depends on what plan you are following. The Omaha Weight Loss plan (OWL) allows Pam and "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" spray, and I THINK also powders like Molly McButter. Simmeons does not. HTH.

metqa · 07-11-2011, 09:16 PM

What Doxie Said.

Essentially they are just oils. As opposed to something like Walden Farms dressing with is mostly water and flavor, non oil based, these oil sprays are still oil.

I used the butter spray during last round doing Omaha, but it's very iffy the spray, it's not a nice spray but more of a squirt. So if you don't aim well, you may have to squirt several times.

What do you think you might use it on? I found I didn't really need it for most cooking and only used it for snacks like I'd spray the Wasa Light Cracker then sprinkle cinnamon and splenda for a treat. but other than that I was not very useful to me for cooking. I used McCormick imitation butter flavor extract for any cooking recipes. That is truly zero cal cause it's not really anything except flavor in water/alcohol base.

Chris42 · 07-12-2011, 06:28 AM

Thanks, I will look for the McCormack butter flavor. I'm glad I fould out, and you are all right--it is olive oil based. Durn!

Chris

CherylB · 07-14-2011, 05:20 PM

I use "ICBINB" spray sometimes. I followed OWL hcg plan for R1 and then R2 I kind of went a little more out of the box. Anyway, when I use the butter spray, I count it as either 10 or 20 calories on ******, depending on how much I use. No biggee.

metqa · 07-14-2011, 09:25 PM

cheryl, what did you use them on?

LaraSuzz · 07-15-2011, 08:08 AM

I used Pam on all my roasted meat, the whole time I was aon my last round and did fine. I didnt go overboard, used it sparingly.

Balance101 · 07-15-2011, 08:09 AM

I use Pam for cooking.

metqa · 07-15-2011, 08:40 AM

I understand the use of Pam, it's easy to just spray a little and it makes cooking so much easier to not stick. I actually have regular and butter flavored pam spray also. I've had to use it when sauteeing vegetables to keep them from burning and sticking.

But I'm curious about what one would use the Butter spray on. That product comes in a pump bottle, that's not necessarily marketed for heat cooking. I think the picture on the package has an illustration of an ear of corn...

amylou · 07-15-2011, 08:47 AM

I've used the butter spray a few times on cooked veggies...grilled asparagus mostly. Otherwise I haven't needed it.

BigBravesGirl · 07-15-2011, 09:13 AM

If you want to add butter flavor to your foods, use McCormick, Watkins or Wilton butter flavoring / extract. I know you can find the McCormick in regular grocery stores. (Might be able to find a store brand, too.) I order Watkins online. You can find Wilton in WalMart, Hobby Lobby or Michael's with the cake decorating supplies.

HTH

metqa · 07-15-2011, 09:57 AM

I've always used the McCormick imitation butter flavor extract until last round when I tried the butter spray.

I just thought of something, The McC butter extract is difficult to pour just a little bit from the bottle. and the butter spray gave me the idea , maybe I could take the whole bottle of butter extract and add it to a spray bottle with distilled water to make my own butter flavor spray. I think it would spray better than the oil spray, which sorta spurts instead of spraying. If I try this I'll let you know how it works out.

TerriMM · 07-15-2011, 02:57 PM

I use olive oil (garlic and plain) in a contraption called "misto". Used it very sparingly on P2 with no problem. If it beaded up, I whipped out the excess with a paper towel. On P3 I use it more liberally in the pan and on my roasted meat. Just olive oil, no chemicals.

Missouri_Librarian · 07-15-2011, 05:09 PM

I also on the omaha plan used the spray butter on my cooked veggies such as my mashed cauliflower, green beans and broc,,,

I also sprayed it on my 100 cal bag of popcorn i got to have as a snack...loved it

metqa · 07-15-2011, 06:34 PM

I did that with the popcorn a couple of times. It was neat. but I got out of doing it as I started taking my snack along on road trips. much cleaner without the oil.

Also Orville Brand Kettle corn flavor is a neat treat cause it has a touch of splenda and a touch of salt. a very clean taste. I find the butter popcorn sometimes makes me want butter in general, but I'll have to get over that as all I have left are butter flavors.

Missouri_Librarian · 07-15-2011, 06:43 PM

Yeah, I saw on another thread about you loving the kettle corn flavor and i started getting it also, ty for that hint, I loved it also...now i am on P3, so no more popcorn..:0(

07-11-2011, 03:08 PM	#1
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07-11-2011, 04:20 PM	#3
KrisJ Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 973 Gallery: KrisJ Stats: 280+/210/115 WOE: LC my way-Carb/Fat/Calorie Cycling Start Date: Restart 7/5/09	Well, this is certainly not gospel when you hear the source. I remember being at a Pampered Chef party years ago and they were selling a pump and spray thing for oil. The sales person said that it's the same as the store bought canned sprays like PAM. The only reason they can say 0 is that a "serving size" is like a part of a second. Essentially - it's just a very small dab of oil. My guess is you could get the same effect from wiping regular veggie oil on a pan with a paper towel. I'm not sure how much fat/cals to attribute to it. I'll let someone more experienced andwer about whether it's "allowed" or not. __________________ Stats as of 6/16/2012 Height 5'2", Weight Start - 275 Pant Size Start - 26 how embarrassing!!

07-11-2011, 09:16 PM	#7
metqa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 11,498 Gallery: metqa Stats: 134/134/122 WOE: Indecisive LOL Start Date: November 2003	What Doxie Said. Essentially they are just oils. As opposed to something like Walden Farms dressing with is mostly water and flavor, non oil based, these oil sprays are still oil. I used the butter spray during last round doing Omaha, but it's very iffy the spray, it's not a nice spray but more of a squirt. So if you don't aim well, you may have to squirt several times. What do you think you might use it on? I found I didn't really need it for most cooking and only used it for snacks like I'd spray the Wasa Light Cracker then sprinkle cinnamon and splenda for a treat. but other than that I was not very useful to me for cooking. I used McCormick imitation butter flavor extract for any cooking recipes. That is truly zero cal cause it's not really anything except flavor in water/alcohol base. __________________ "You have to understand zat ven a vampire forgoes . . .the b-vord, zere is a process zat ve call transference? Zey force Zemselves to desire somesing else? . . .But your friend chose . . . coffee. And now he has none." "You can find him some coffee, or . . .you can keep a vooden stake and a big knife ready. You vould be doink him a favor, believe me." Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett IBKKF 898 Metqa's P4 JUDDD Journal

07-15-2011, 08:08 AM	#11
LaraSuzz Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,777 Gallery: LaraSuzz Stats: baby steps WOE: Dr. Atw Simeons Protocol Start Date: restart 3/5/2012 multiple rounds	Forgive me low carb friends for I have sinned!! I used Pam on all my roasted meat, the whole time I was aon my last round and did fine. I didnt go overboard, used it sparingly.

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07-11-2011, 03:15 PM	#2
LilacBruze Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,595 Gallery: LilacBruze Stats: 290/172.6/160 WOE: hHCG Simeons Protocol	No advice I can offer, but I seriously just SOL'd (snorted out loud) at work over "wet air with taste on it."

07-11-2011, 05:00 PM	#4
Chris42 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 95 Gallery: Chris42 Stats: 215/197.1LDW@R1/205.3 (setback)/140 WOE: Atkins/HCG /R2P2 Start Date: 01/22/11 (Atkins)---7/8/11(HCG/VLCD) 10/3/11 / R2	It seems like it should be--as long as it's 0 calories (and carb.) I used it Low Carbing to save calories and it does taste good. Hope someone knows. Chris

07-11-2011, 06:07 PM	#5
RedsSkinnyJeans Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,001 Gallery: RedsSkinnyJeans Stats: 170/144/140 Start Date: 4/1/11	Are you talking about using it on P2? I would not, could not use any Pam. I could not, would not ....oh...nevermind. On P3? Well then I want the real stuff! I mean - what are the ingredients? Oil, right?

07-12-2011, 06:28 AM	#8
Chris42 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 95 Gallery: Chris42 Stats: 215/197.1LDW@R1/205.3 (setback)/140 WOE: Atkins/HCG /R2P2 Start Date: 01/22/11 (Atkins)---7/8/11(HCG/VLCD) 10/3/11 / R2	Thanks, I will look for the McCormack butter flavor. I'm glad I fould out, and you are all right--it is olive oil based. Durn! Chris

07-14-2011, 05:20 PM	#9
CherylB Big Yapper! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 14,057 Gallery: CherylB	I use "ICBINB" spray sometimes. I followed OWL hcg plan for R1 and then R2 I kind of went a little more out of the box. Anyway, when I use the butter spray, I count it as either 10 or 20 calories on ******, depending on how much I use. No biggee.

07-14-2011, 09:25 PM	#10
metqa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 11,498 Gallery: metqa Stats: 134/134/122 WOE: Indecisive LOL Start Date: November 2003	cheryl, what did you use them on?

07-15-2011, 08:09 AM	#12
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	I use Pam for cooking.

07-15-2011, 08:40 AM	#13
metqa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 11,498 Gallery: metqa Stats: 134/134/122 WOE: Indecisive LOL Start Date: November 2003	I understand the use of Pam, it's easy to just spray a little and it makes cooking so much easier to not stick. I actually have regular and butter flavored pam spray also. I've had to use it when sauteeing vegetables to keep them from burning and sticking. But I'm curious about what one would use the Butter spray on. That product comes in a pump bottle, that's not necessarily marketed for heat cooking. I think the picture on the package has an illustration of an ear of corn...

07-15-2011, 08:47 AM	#14
amylou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CA Posts: 194 Gallery: amylou Stats: 5'6" 179/175/150 Start Date: 5/14/12	I've used the butter spray a few times on cooked veggies...grilled asparagus mostly. Otherwise I haven't needed it.

07-15-2011, 09:13 AM	#15
BigBravesGirl Plastic Wrap Ninja Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: moving to TWOterville Posts: 43,118 Gallery: BigBravesGirl Stats: 397 / hanging on / 2?? WOE: My way! Start Date: today	If you want to add butter flavor to your foods, use McCormick, Watkins or Wilton butter flavoring / extract. I know you can find the McCormick in regular grocery stores. (Might be able to find a store brand, too.) I order Watkins online. You can find Wilton in WalMart, Hobby Lobby or Michael's with the cake decorating supplies. HTH

07-15-2011, 09:57 AM	#16
metqa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 11,498 Gallery: metqa Stats: 134/134/122 WOE: Indecisive LOL Start Date: November 2003	I've always used the McCormick imitation butter flavor extract until last round when I tried the butter spray. I just thought of something, The McC butter extract is difficult to pour just a little bit from the bottle. and the butter spray gave me the idea , maybe I could take the whole bottle of butter extract and add it to a spray bottle with distilled water to make my own butter flavor spray. I think it would spray better than the oil spray, which sorta spurts instead of spraying. If I try this I'll let you know how it works out.

07-15-2011, 02:57 PM	#17
TerriMM Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,410 Gallery: TerriMM Start Date: 5/18/11	I use olive oil (garlic and plain) in a contraption called "misto". Used it very sparingly on P2 with no problem. If it beaded up, I whipped out the excess with a paper towel. On P3 I use it more liberally in the pan and on my roasted meat. Just olive oil, no chemicals.

07-15-2011, 05:09 PM	#18
Missouri_Librarian Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Joseph, Missouri Posts: 3,967 Gallery: Missouri_Librarian Stats: 254/242/152 WOE: JUDDD/IF Start Date: 3/4/13	I also on the omaha plan used the spray butter on my cooked veggies such as my mashed cauliflower, green beans and broc,,, I also sprayed it on my 100 cal bag of popcorn i got to have as a snack...loved it

07-15-2011, 06:34 PM	#19
metqa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 11,498 Gallery: metqa Stats: 134/134/122 WOE: Indecisive LOL Start Date: November 2003	I did that with the popcorn a couple of times. It was neat. but I got out of doing it as I started taking my snack along on road trips. much cleaner without the oil. Also Orville Brand Kettle corn flavor is a neat treat cause it has a touch of splenda and a touch of salt. a very clean taste. I find the butter popcorn sometimes makes me want butter in general, but I'll have to get over that as all I have left are butter flavors.

07-15-2011, 06:43 PM	#20
Missouri_Librarian Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Joseph, Missouri Posts: 3,967 Gallery: Missouri_Librarian Stats: 254/242/152 WOE: JUDDD/IF Start Date: 3/4/13	Yeah, I saw on another thread about you loving the kettle corn flavor and i started getting it also, ty for that hint, I loved it also...now i am on P3, so no more popcorn..:0(