Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Country Crock® is available at all major grocery stores in Canada.

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.

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.

Yes, all Country Crock^® products are certified Kosher.

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.

No, all our spreads are completely cholesterol-free.

The primary ingredients of Country Crock® Original is a blend of plant-based oils, water, and salt.

Country Crock® Original contains no artificial preservatives or flavours.

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.

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.

Yes! Country Crock® is great for cooking

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”.