Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, Country Crock Plant Cream is certified Kosher.

Yes, our plant cream is certified Halal and we’re in the process of updating the packaging.

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Yes. Country Crock Plant Cream is made with plant-based oils, and in fact it’s vegan, which means that the product does not contain any animal or animal-derived ingredients.

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In the fridge. You should not freeze Country Crock Plant Cream unless you’re using it to make ice cream.

5 days if refrigerated between use.

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

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Country Crock Plant Cream should always be kept chilled in the fridge. For best whipping results, please ensure Country Crock Plant Cream has been chilled for at least four hours in the fridge so it is cold.

Country Crock Plant Cream has 45 calories per 1 tbsp serving compared to 50 calories per 1 tbsp serving in dairy heavy whipping cream. (Dairy heavy whipping cream nutrition values come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, FoodData Central.)

4-5 minutes with an electric mixer and within seconds in a whipped cream charger.

Country Crock Plant Cream can be whipped by hand, but like with dairy heavy whipping cream, it can take a while! We recommend using an electric mixer or a whipped cream charger. If you do decide to whip it by hand, expect it to take up to 15 minutes to fully whip.

This product whips, cooks, and bakes beautifully, but unlike dairy heavy whipping cream our product is dairy free! It can be used in all your favorite recipes as a 1:1 swap for dairy heavy whipping cream.

Our plant cream has a very neutral taste, but it contains a small amount of sugar to replicate the natural sweetness and taste of dairy. If you are making whipped cream, we suggest adding a sweetener like maple syrup, powdered sugar, or simple syrup like you would when making whipped cream with dairy heavy whipping cream. We recommend adding 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar or maple syrup per 2 cups of Country Crock Plant Cream when making whipped cream.

We do not recommend you use our plant cream as a half & half or coffee creamer substitute in coffee. However, you can use the plant cream to make whipped cream and top the coffee!

No! If you shake the container, it could begin to whip the plant cream in the package making it harder to pour.

This product performs well when used in hot recipes. You can use it to make soups, savory pasta sauces, quiches, etc. It won't curdle in high heat, and you can even add wine or an acid like lemon juice to make sauces without any problems.

Yes, it makes great ice cream.

No, you should not freeze Country Crock Plant Cream unless you’re using it to make ice cream.

The opening of the container needs to be kept covered at all times to ensure freshness. If your lid pops off, please reach out to our Careline team at careline.upfield@upfield.com. In the meantime, please cover the opening with a piece of tin foil or plastic wrap tightly affixed around the opening and use within 5 days of opening.

You can use Country Crock Plant Cream just as you would use dairy heavy whipping cream in all your delicious recipes. Use it to make dairy free whipped cream, flaky biscuits, delicious soups, and creamy pasta dishes – all with the rich and creamy taste you love, without any dairy.

Yes. Country Crock Plant Cream cooks, bakes, and whips beautifully. You can use it as a 1:1 swap for dairy heavy whipping cream in all your favorite recipes without any additional measuring or recipe edits.

Our dairy free plant cream contains 4.5g of fat per 1 tbsp serving. Dairy heavy whipping cream contains 5g of fat per 1 tbsp serving. Country Crock Plant Cream has 29% less saturated fat than dairy heavy whipping cream, and it has 45 calories per 1 tbsp serving compared to 50 calories per 1 tbsp serving of dairy heavy whipping cream. (Dairy heavy whipping cream nutrition values come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, FoodData Central.)

Yes – the carton and cap are recyclable. Simply empty the carton and replace the cap before recycling. Look for the How2Recycle logo on the back of the pack for more information and visit earth911.com for recycling information in your community.

Is it made in a dairy free environment? It’s made at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Germany. The production environment is free from dairy, and we follow internal validation protocols.

Our plant cream gets its coloring from beta carotene, which is from a natural source. However, the FDA defines any added color as artificial even if the source is natural.

No, our flavoring is natural.