Plant Butter & Plant Cream: 100% Dairy Free | Country Crock (2024)

FAQs

How healthy is Country Crock plant 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 Country Crock^® is made with plant-based oils, the product is an easy way to add essential fats and omega-3s to a healthy diet.

Country Crock® is a spread made with oils from plants, whereas butter is made with milk or cream from cows. Country Crock® has less saturated fat per serving than dairy butter, but still has a delicious buttery taste. Country Crock® products also tend to be softer out of the fridge for easy spreading.

More Facts on Country Crock Plant Cream

Despite the aseptic look, the packaging states to “keep refrigerated” even before opening.

Now, technically, Country Crock spreads aren't margarine. Less than 80 percent of each serving is made of fat, which is below margarine's federal definition. But let's call a spade a spade: It tastes like butter, you can spread it on toast, and there's not a lick of milk in it.

Plant-based butter still contains a large number of saturated fats which are bad for your body. As a result, plant-based butter isn't considered a healthy food and is only marginally healthier than typical dairy butter.

Country Crock avocado oil class action overview:

A vegetable oil consumer is suing the maker of Country Crock plant butter, Upfield US, alleging the company misleads consumers about the amount of avocado oil in its spreads. Casanova Redmond filed the class action lawsuit against Upfield US Inc Nov.

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.

The takeaway. If you're only looking at calories and fat intake, it doesn't matter whether you choose ghee or butter. Their nutritional profiles are almost identical. But removing the milk from ghee does offer additional benefits, namely the absence of lactose and the higher smoke point.

It is best to refrigerate Plant-Based Creamy Spread after each use and not leave it on the counter. Is Plant-Based Creamy Spread vegan? Plant-Based Creamy Spread does not contain any animal-derived ingredients.

Unlike many other vegan and dairy-free foods, Country Crock Plant Butter products can be frozen.

Does plant cream taste like heavy cream? ›

There is a very neutral taste to the product which we love because it can be used in sweet or savory dishes. It truly whipped and well. It only took about 4-5 minutes for it to go from liquid to whipped. We were really impressed.

Country Crock is not butter or margarine but a spread. This is the terminology used for vegetable plant oils products that do not meet either standard of the two products. It does not contain milk like vegan foods but is still not considered vegan by many.

Country Crock^® Plant Butter is perfect for cooking and baking. Try for yourself – these delicious plant-based recipes will not disappoint!

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.

As plant-based butters use ingredients high in omega-6, such as vegetable and plant based oils, consuming too much of this vegan butter can cause inflammation if not balanced with omega-3 foods. To combat this issue, try to consciously eat more foods high in omega-3 fat, such as chia seeds and fish.

Per Serving: Country Crock: 100 calories; 11 g fat; 4 g sat fat; 0 mg cholest.

From sauteing to baking, Country Crock Plant Butter Sticks promise to be your dairy-free hero. This modern day margarine is made with a soy-free blend of non-hydrogenated vegetable oils, making it similar to other vegan “buttery sticks” on the market.