Low-Quality 'Butter' Brands That Don't Belong In Your Cart

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Low-Quality 'Butter' Brands That Don't Belong In Your Cart By Jay Wilson Nov. 15, 2025 3:19 pm EST

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They say that butter is better, but we don't know whether that's necessarily true. While butter may be the perfect fat for countless occasions, it's arguably not the most convenient one to use. Plenty of us have been burned by a rock-hard, unspreadable block of butter just when we need it most. That's where butter alternatives come in. Butter-like spreads such as margarine have a lengthy history , and are more pliable than traditional butter. They can also boast a better nutritional profile, and provide less saturated fats per serving. However, butter alternatives have become more pr