Frequently Asked Questions | Country Crock (2024)

Our Ingredients & Nutritional Information

  • Country Crock® products are all made of plant-based oils – a source of good fats.

    Because we use plant-based oils, all our CountryCrock® products contain less saturated fat than dairy butter, as well as zero cholesterol:

    Product Calories Saturated Fat Omega-3 and Omega-6
    (Good Fats)
    Cholesterol
    Dairy Butter 100 7g 0.4g 31mg
    Country Crock® Original 50 1.5g 2.5g 0mg
    Country Crock® Light 35 1g 2g 0mg
    Country Crock® Churn Style 50 1.5g 2.5g 0mg
    Country Crock® 8% Daily Value of Calcium Per TBSP 45 1.5g 2.5g 0mg
    Country Crock® Baking Sticks 100 3.5g 4g 0mg
    Country Crock® Plant Butter Tub with Almond Oil 100 4g 4g 0mg
    Country Crock® Plant Butter Stick with Almond Oil 100 5g 1.5g 0mg
    Country Crock® Plant Butter Tub with Olive Oil 100 4g 4g 0mg
    Country Crock® Plant Butter Stick with Olive Oil 100 5g 1.5g 0mg
    Country Crock® Plant Butter Stick with Avocado Oil 100 5g 1g 0mg

    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.

  • None of our products contain gluten ingredients. All Country Crock® products are tested as gluten-free (as defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) by Upfield except for Country Crock® Baking Sticks. Please also refer to the product labels, which are clearly marked to help guide you through your CountryCrock® spread choices.

  • All Country Crock ® products are certified Kosher, except for the Country Crock® Original Canola Oil Blend 17.3oz Bonus Pack. It is a limited-edition item made by us in our plant in Germany to help our U.S. production meet the high demand for our products, which has increased due to more people are eating at home during the pandemic.

  • Country Crock® Plant Butteris suitable for vegan diets.

    Upfield defines “vegan” as food products that are made with no animal-derived ingredients. A “vegan diet” includes Plant-Based foods and strictly excludes foods produced with animal-derived ingredients (such as meat, milk and eggs). “Plant-Based” food products are made with plant ingredients (such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds and/or legumes) and no animal-derived ingredients.

  • Product Free from Dairy and Lactose Ingredients? Tested in production as Dairy Free?
    Country Crock® Original Yes No
    Country Crock® Calcium Yes No
    Country Crock® Churn Style Yes No
    Country Crock® Light No No
    Country Crock® Baking Sticks No No
    Country Crock® Plant Butter Yes Yes
  • No, all our spreads and sticks are completely cholesterol-free.

  • A plant-based butter is a dairy-free product made with oils from plants. Dairy butter is a dairy product made with cream or milk from cows. Our Country Crock® Plant Butterwas specifically created to taste like dairy butter and be great for cooking and baking.

  • The primary ingredients of Country Crock® products are a blend of plant-based oils, water, and salt.

    Country Crock® products contain no artificial preservatives or flavors, including: CountryCrock® Original, Light, and Churn Stylespreads as well as our new CountryCrock® Plant Butter sticks and tubs. Instead we use ingredients like vinegar to maintain product taste and freshness.

    CountryCrock® Calcium and Baking Stickproducts are made with a common food preservative call potassium sorbate, a type of salt that is used to maintain freshness.

  • Palm oil, which comes from the flesh of the palm plant, is a harder Plant-Based fat that gives our products the right consistency so that they can be spread easily.

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.

How long can you keep Country Crock in the refrigerator? ›

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

What is the difference between original and plant butter Country Crock? ›

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.

Does Country Crock have fat? ›

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.

Is Country Crock Original considered margarine? ›

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.

What is the healthiest butter to eat? ›

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.

Does Country Crock plant butter have hydrogenated oil? ›

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.

Does Country Crock plant butter taste like butter? ›

Great taste, heart healthy!. Tastes like butter, and no cows/calves were abused and killed for this treat! Love the taste. Great for baking and making candied yams.

Why is Country Crock so good? ›

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.

Who owns Country Crock? ›

Country Crock is a food brand owned by Upfield.

Does Country Crock have sodium? ›

Ingredients. Purified Water, Soybean Oil, Palm Kernel And Palm Oil, Salt, Lecithin (Soy), Vinegar, Natural Flavors, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta Carotene (Color).

Which is healthier, margarine or butter? ›

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.

Is Country Crock Churn Style healthy? ›

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.

What is the healthiest margarine spread? ›

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.

Is Country Crock pure butter? ›

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.

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