Frequently Asked Questions

Our spreads come in Original, Light, Churn Style, and Calcium tubs. We also have Country Crock^® unsalted and salted Baking Sticks. Country Crock^® Plant Butter sticks come in Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, and Almond Oil. Plant Butter tubs come in Olive Oil and Almond Oil.

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^® sticks and tubs contain between 1g and 5g of saturated fat per tbsp, depending on the product. Butter contains 7g saturated fat per tbsp.

Check out our Store Locator to find a store near you that sells Country Crock^®.

While all our delicious products are made with oils from plants, they differ in terms of dairy and usage:

Country Crock^® Plant Butter does not include dairy ingredients and is tested as dairy free by Upfield. Country Crock^® Original, Churn Style, and Calcium do not include dairy ingredients but are not tested as dairy free. Other products, specifically Country Crock^® Light and Country Crock^® Baking Sticks do contain dairy ingredients. The product labels are clearly marked to help guide you through your Country Crock^® spread choices.

Baking and Cooking: Country Crock^® Plant Butter can be used 1:1 for butter in recipes. Country Crock^® Original tubs have a lower fat content than butter so they cannot be substituted 1:1 in every recipe.

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:

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 Country Crock^® 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 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 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 Butter was 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: Country Crock^® Original, Light, and Churn Style spreads as well as our new Country Crock^® Plant Butter sticks and tubs. Instead we use ingredients like vinegar to maintain product taste and freshness.

Country Crock^® Calcium and Baking Stick products 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.

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.

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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.

Yes! Country Crock^® is great for cooking and baking. Certain Country Crock^® products can be swapped 1:1 for butter in cooking and baking recipes: Country Crock^® Baking Sticks and Country Crock^® Plant Butter sticks and tubs. The rest of our products have lower fat content and cannot always be swapped 1:1, particularly in baking. You can find all the right measurements in our Country Crock^® "Recipes”.

Both our Salted and Unsalted Country Crock^® Baking Sticks are perfect for baking. Either one will work – it’s all about your personal preference.

Our Honey Spread has been discontinued. To make your own, just mix honey and cinnamon into our Country Crock^® Original for a dab of buttery sweetness on your favorite baked goods!