FAQ ABOUT PLANT BUTTER FROM COUNTRY CROCK
-
What is Plant Butter?
Plant Butter earns its name because it uses plant-based ingredients, such as oils from avocados, olives, and palm fruits, instead of dairy ingredients. Country Crock carefully develops our Plant Butter recipes to deliver a taste that is similar to dairy butter without the dairy.
-
Isn't Plant Butter just margarine?
No. Plant Butter and margarine are not the same, although they share some similarities, particularly the use of plant-based oils. However, there are distinctions between the two, the first being that some margarine contains a small amount of dairy, disqualifying it from being truly plant-based. For comparison, Country Crock Plant Butter is 100% dairy-free, making it an ideal choice for lactose-intolerant or vegan individuals.
But that’s not the only difference between margarine and Country Crock Plant Butter. Additionally, In order for a spread or stick to be called margarine, it must contain at least 80% fat. Depending on the brand of margarine, it may be more likely to utilize artificial colors and preservatives.
-
Could Country Crock Plant Butter be considered vegan?
All of Country Crock’s Plant Butters are vegan and dairy-free due to the exclusive use of plant-based ingredients.
For popular vegan recipes, we suggest trying out our Vegan Brown Butter Sweet Potato Casseroleand Perfect Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies. Bon appétit!
-
Is Country Crock Plant Butter suitable for those with lactose intolerance?
Since Country Crock Plant Butter is completely dairy free, it can offer a wide range of recipe options for foodies who are lactose intolerant. Carrot Cake with Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Icing? Yes, please! Completely dairy-free Fettuccine Alfredo? Lactose-intolerant eaters can help themselves to a second (or third) helping. Country Crock Plant Butters enables everyone to eat with confidence without sacrificing creaminess and flavor.
-
Should you amend recipes when using Plant Butter as a substitute for dairy butter?
Many professional and amateur cooks alike use our Plant Butter to recreate recipes originally written for dairy butter. One-for-one substitutions will produce results that are extremely similar to their dairy counterpart.
-
Does Country Crock Plant Butter contain cholesterol?
Like all Country Crock products, our Plant Butters have no cholesterol per serving.
-
Does Country Crock Plant Butter need to be refrigerated?
We suggest storing all of our Plant Butter varieties in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
-
Can Country Crock Plant Butter be stored in the freezer?
Unlike many other vegan and dairy-free foods, Country Crock Plant Butter products can be frozen. Buy a little extra and freeze it so you always have Plant Butter available for your next dairy free dish.
Have additional questions about Country Crock Plant Butter? Find additional information on our individual product pages, visit our FAQ page, or contact us.
