
Frequently Asked Questions
About Us
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How is Country Crock® different than dairy butter?
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. -
Where can I buy Country Crock® products?
Country Crock® is available at all major grocery stores in Canada.
OUR INGREDIENTS & NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
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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. -
Are Country Crock® products gluten-free?
None of our products contain gluten ingredients. All Country Crock® products are tested as gluten-free. Please also refer to the product labels, which are clearly marked to help guide you through your Country Crock® spread choices.
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Are Country Crock® products Kosher?
Yes, all Country Crock® products are certified Kosher.
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Are Country Crock® products okay for vegan diets?
Country Crock® Plant Butter is 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. -
Is Country Crock® dairy-free?
Country Crock is free from dairy and lactose ingredients. However it is not tested in production as Dairy Free. -
Does Country Crock® contain cholesterol?
No, all our spreads are completely cholesterol-free.
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Does Country Crock® contain artificial ingredients?
The primary ingredients of Country Crock® Original is a blend of plant-based oils, water, and salt.
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Why use palm oil?
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.
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Is the palm oil certified sustainable?
We use palm oil in some of our products for taste and texture. As a proud member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), in 2019 we are committed to sourcing 100% of our palm oil from physically certified sources and ensuring that the palm oil in our supply chain is traceable. Please visit Upfield.com to learn more about our commitment.
COOKING & BAKING WITH COUNTRY CROCK
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Can I cook with Country Crock® Spreads?
Yes! Country Crock® is great for cooking
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Can I bake with Country Crock Spreads?
Country Crock spreads have a lower fat content and cannot always be swapped 1:1, particularly in baking. You can find all the right measurements and baking recipes in our Country Crock® "Recipes”.
STORAGE
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What’s the best way to store Country Crock® and keep it fresh?
Always refrigerate the product after every use and use a clean knife every time you dive in.
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Can I freeze Country Crock®?
Country Crock® products are most delicious when they are fresh – so we don’t recommend freezing them.
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Are the containers microwave and dishwasher safe?
Our tubs are not dishwasher-safe or microwaveable. They can be recycled and hand-washed to use again.
RECYCLING
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Are your tubs recyclable?
All our plastic tubs and lids are recyclable. To learn more on recycling in your area, visit how2recycle.info.