Frequently Asked Questions | Country Crock (2024)

FAQs

Is Country Crock more healthy than butter? ›

Is Country Crock^® better for me than dairy butter? Country Crock® products are all made of plant-based oils – a source of good fats. Because we use plant-based oils, all our Country Crock® products contain less saturated fat than dairy butter, as well as zero cholesterol.

The shelf life is 9 months from the time it is manufactured. Each pack will state the use by date.

The major difference between the original spread and the plant butter with olive oil, he says, is in the fat content and caloric value. The original spread's primary ingredient is water, while plant butter leads with a mixture of oils. Other ingredients differ slightly.

Per Serving: Country Crock: 50 calories; 6 g fat; 1.5 g sat fat; 0 mg cholest. Dairy Butter: 100 calories; 11 g fat; 7 g sat fat; 30 mg cholest. See nutrition information for fat and saturated fat content. Gluten free.

As an aside – even in its traditional packaging, Country Crock isn't actually margarine. The product is a “spread,” a term for vegetable-oil products that didn't meet the standards of margarine, which didn't meet the standard for butter.

Grass-fed butter offers some health benefits to counteract the health risks it poses. It appears to have lower levels of saturated fats and more unsaturated fats than standard butter. This is because grass-fed butter is made from the milk of cows that are allowed to graze instead of being fed high-grain diets.

Butter and margarine are safe at room temperature. However, if butter is left out at room temperature for several days, the flavor can turn rancid so it's best to leave out whatever you can use within a day or two.

Butter and margarine can both be stored at room temperature, but be mindful of a few things. The USDA recommends only leaving out an amount of butter that can be used within two days. After two days, the butter may taste rancid. So if you leave out just a little at a time, you won't have to worry about food waste.

But that shouldn't keep you from having spreadable butter on hand at all times. Meanwhile, in the fridge, it can last as long as your box tells you—usually four months in its original packaging. In the freezer, about a year, but it depends if your freezer turns things to weird, dry crystals like mine does.

Since the concept of squeeze spread isn't new, we found a way to make LAND O LAKES^® Soft Squeeze^™ butter spread stand out: It contains real butter.

Will Country Crock plant butter brown? ›

Brown the Plant Butter. Heat a light-colored skillet over medium heat, then add the Plant Butter. Once the Plant Butter is melted, stir often and swirl the pan to ensure even browning and cooking, until it foams and then eventually browns and smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes.

Margarine, like butter, is susceptible to spoilage and must be stored properly to extend its shelf life. Country Crock margarine's longevity after production is typically around 180 days when stored in the right conditions.

Made from a perfect blend of oils, purified water and a pinch of salt, it's a better for you alternative with no artificial flavors or preservatives, and no hydrogenated oils. Just simple ingredients you can recognize and pronounce.

Country Crock is a food brand owned by Upfield.

Even though butter is a better choice over margarine, people who are overweight or obese are often advised not to consume butter. For such people, margarine with low or no trans fat is sometimes considered to be the best option, since it may prevent increases in blood cholesterol level and heart disease.

Country Crock Churn Style spread is my go-to choice when it comes to buttery spreads. The flavor is consistently delicious, and the spread itself, is always smooth and creamy. With no trans-fats, it's also a healthy choice for everyone in our home.

When it comes to healthy margarine, Smart Balance may come to mind. With no hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, Smart Balance may be one of the best cholesterol-reducing margarine brands on the market. Additionally, it contains zero trans fat.

We craft Country Crock Plant Butter with plant-based oils and the different recipes feature oils from avocados and olives. It tastes like dairy butter and is excellent for cooking, baking and spreading. It is plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.