Butter is one of the most common foods, but even if you use it every day, you might still have some questions about this creamy dairy fat.
One widespread FAQ about butter: Does it go bad? Yes! And does it need to be refrigerated? Ideally. So how long can you leave butter out before it goes rancid? Welllll… that depends.
Read on for everything you need to know about storing butter.
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Does butter need to be kept in the fridge?
A stick of butter that’s headed for melting can start o…
Butter is one of the most common foods, but even if you use it every day, you might still have some questions about this creamy dairy fat.
One widespread FAQ about butter: Does it go bad? Yes! And does it need to be refrigerated? Ideally. So how long can you leave butter out before it goes rancid? Welllll… that depends.
Read on for everything you need to know about storing butter.
Souders Studios / Photolibrary / Getty Images Plus
Does butter need to be kept in the fridge?
A stick of butter that’s headed for melting can start o…
