Does Butter Go Bad?
In order to maintain its quality, butterneedsto bewrappedandstored properly.
What is the ideal temperature to store butter?
Buttershouldbe stored at or below 40°F.Most dairy productsneed tobe stored in refrigerated conditions.We recommend that people follow the“Keep Refrigerated”directionsprinted on the package label,as well as theUSEBYdate stamped on the package.
Does butter go bad if I don’t refrigerate it?
Butterthat isnot refrigerated may become darker in color and the taste and odor may change over time. That is why it is best to keep butter refrigerated.
How long can you leave butter outof the refrigerator?
Donot to leavebutterat room temperaturefor more than four hours.
Howshould butterbe stored?
Storing butter in therefrigerator
OnceLand O Lakes® Butter is opened and removed from itsFlavor Protect® Wrapper,it is best to store it in the refrigeratorwrapped or in a covered butter dish. To soften butter for spreading, takeitout at least 30-60 minutes prior to use, but no more than four hours ahead. Cutting butter into smaller pieces will speed up softening time (see article on softening butter).Always return any unused butter to the refrigerator. Forproductthat is spreadable right from the refrigerator, tryLand O Lakes® Butter with Canola Oil or Land O Lakes®Butter with Olive Oil,available in a variety of container sizes.
Storing butter in the freezer
For longer storage, Land O Lakes®Butter can be frozenin the original carton for up to four monthsif put in freezer prior toUSE BYdate on package. To help maintainthe butter’sdelicate flavor, we suggestwrappingthe carton in aluminum foil or in an airtight resealable plastic freezer bag before freezing. Once the butter is removed fromthefreezer and thawed, it should be used within 30 days.
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