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I tried 4 brands of buttery spread from the store, and the cheapest was my favorite

Paige BennettJan 4, 2023, 20:44 IST

I taste-tested four brands of butter alternatives.Paige Bennett

I tried four different brands of buttery spread from the grocery store to see which is the best.
I didn't think Smart Balance or Earth Balance were very spreadable, and they were expensive.

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I thought all spreadable butter alternatives tasted the same, but maybe I'm wrong.

I grew up eating buttery spreads at home.Paige Bennett

Country Crock had the lowest percentage of vegetable oil.

Country Crock was the least expensive and had the lowest percentage of oils.Paige Bennett

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It was incredibly easy to spread but needed a little more salt for flavor.

The flavor wasn't bad, but it could definitely be stronger.Paige Bennett

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter has an AHA seal of approval.

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter was relatively affordable.Paige Bennett

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I could believe this wasn't butter, but the flavor was still good.

I didn't hate the taste of the popular butter alternative.Paige Bennett

Earth Balance had the highest percentage of vegetable oils.

If you're looking for a dairy-free option, this might be good to try.Paige Bennett

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The Earth Balance spread didn't have a lot of flavor, and it was incredibly challenging to spread.

I think the high oil content affected the spreadability.Paige Bennett

Smart Balance boasts its health benefits on the label.

I wasn't sold on Smart Balance.Paige Bennett

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This product was really difficult to spread.

It softens as it comes to room temperature, but that defeats the purpose of a buttery spread.Paige Bennett

Country Crock was my favorite but I still plan to stick to traditional butter.

My childhood favorite, Country Crock, came out on top.Paige Bennett

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