
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.
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                                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.
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                                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.
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                                Is Country Crock® dairy-free? Country Crock is free from dairy and lactose ingredients. However it is not tested in production as Dairy Free.
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                                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. 
 
 Country Crock® Original contains no artificial preservatives or flavours.
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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. 
