FAQs

Margarine must contain at least 80% fat. Any product containing less than 80% is called a buttery spread.

Nope. All of our delicious products – including buttery spreads, sticks and sprays – are made with no partially hydrogenated oils and contain 0g trans fat per serving. Check out the complete nutrition facts on each of our product pages.

Nope. Everything we make is made with no partially hydrogenated oils and contain 0g trans fat per serving. Complete nutrition facts for all I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® products is located on each product page.

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® spreads contain 0mg cholesterol per serving. Phew!

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® spreads and sticks are made from plant-based oils and are a source of good fats as well as a good or excellent source of omega-3 ALA*. Our buttery spreads are one good way for people to include good fats in their diet, similar to the good fats in avocados, almonds and walnuts. Our spreads also have 40% fewer calories and 70% less saturated fat than butter and contain 0g trans fat per serving, no cholesterol and no partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVO). Recommendations from leading health authorities including the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Heart Association suggest replacing butter with buttery spreads that contain no trans fats and are made with no partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVO). *I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® Original spread contains 295mg of omega-3 ALA per serving (18% of the 1.6g daily value).

Soybean Oil. Sourced right here in the United States. A small amount of palm and palm kernel oils are in there as well. Olive oil is also an ingredient in our delicious I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® Olive Oil spread.

Glad you asked. The “no artificial preservatives” claim means that we do not use artificial additives (such as EDTA or potassium sorbate) in the making of our delicious spreads products. Ingredients like vinegar help to preserve product shelf life in our simple recipes.

To deliver a smooth and creamy texture, of course! I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® practically melts in your mouth, thanks to a small amount of palm and palm kernel oils blended with other plant-based oils. I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® limits the use of palm and palm kernel oils so that we can offer buttery spreads with relatively low levels of saturated fat and 0g trans fat per serving. We source sustainable palm oil, too.It’s important to us to source sustainable palm oil. We were a proud member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). We buy 100% of our palm oil from physically certified sustainable sources and ensure that the palm oil in our supply chain is traceable. Learn more about our commitment to sustainable palm.

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Unbelievably tasty recipes are available here on our website.

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® sticks are made specifically for baking as a one-to-one replacement for butter. Our spreads in a tub can be used for spreading, topping, sautéing, or cooking to add flavor to any meal. They contain less fat than butter which could impact a baked item. For lower fat baked goods, check out our recipes, especially Delicious Lemon Pound Cake or Best Ever Banana Bread.

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Yes! I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Vegan and Light are dairy-free. The nutrition facts on each product page clearly list any other allergens.

Our spreads, sprays and sticks are are naturally gluten-free. The nutrition facts on each product page clearly list any other allergens.

And now for the fun legal language: Because our product recipes change, please double check the specific ingredient list of the product. Ingredient allergens as defined by FDA (peanuts, tree nuts, soy, fish, seafood, wheat, eggs, and milk or dairy, as well as any ingredient that may contain gluten) are always listed on the label. If gluten is present, it is clearly listed in plain language on the ingredient label (i.e., wheat flour, rye, barley, oats, and malt). Malt is a barley-based ingredient.

All I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® spreads, sticks and sprays are certified Kosher, except the limited edition Original European Blend.

We recommend that you use our product by that date. And remember to always refrigerate your I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® products.

For best quality, we do not recommend freezing this product.

In the refrigerator.

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® offers a fresh, buttery taste that can add flavor to any meal. Spreading. Topping. Sautéing. Cooking or baking. Don’t believe us? Check out our recipe page.

Up to 4 sprays contributes insignificant amounts of calories and fat. 6 sprays contributes 5 calories, 0.5g fat and 15mg sodium.

Here’s the math:
1 Cup (16 T.) = 2 sticks
1/2 Cup (8 T.) = 1 stick
1/3 Cup (5 1/3 T.) = 2/3 stick
1/4 Cup (4 T.) = 1/2 stick

Since we have no artificial preservatives, we require special care. For best quality, we recommend using clean utensils for spreading. In addition, please ensure to place the product back in the fridge as soon as possible after use. This will help maintain freshness and product quality.

We love the environment, too! Many of our customers like to reuse our tubs for a variety of storage purposes. Just make sure to hand wash them first. Please keep in mind, our tubs are not designed specifically as permanent storage containers and may crack or even discolor more quickly than containers purchased for food storage. Since they are not permanent storage containers, they should not be microwaved.

All of our plastic tubs, lids and spray bottles are recyclable. Yay!

Nope. I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® tubs are not dishwasher safe or microwave safe.

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter comes in a variety of sizes to meet the needs of consumers, including 15oz., 45oz. and twin packs of two (2) 7.5 oz. packs.

Glad you asked! It tastes like I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Original, but we’ve used canola oil instead of soybean oil. It is a limited-edition item made by us in Germany to help our US production ensuring that you can find our products. It will be gone soon. Get it while you can!

No, it’s not. While it doesn’t meet the nutritional requirements of the American Heart Association® Heart Check certification program, rest assured that it’s low in saturated fat (only 1.5g per 1Tbsp serving) and contains omega-3 ALA*, which is important for a healthy diet.
* Contains 462 mg of omega-3 ALA per serving (28% of the 1.6g daily value)

It’s 17.3oz instead of 15oz. 15% more! Enjoy!