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Can butter be left unrefridgerated?
Thank You
Ken
Hi Ken,
Butter can be left unrefrigerated but it will go rancid much faster than if it were refrigerated. There are special containers that you can purchase that holds butter and water that makes it possible to keep butter at room temperature for a longer time before it goes rancid.
Try doing an internet search for butter keepers or "French butter keepers" You should be able to find a crock that will keep your butter spreadable and at room temperature.
Good luck!
Carol C. Schlitt
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
University of Illinois Extension
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Carol Schlitt
Expertise
I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience
I am a former Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety, having retired August 1, 2010. I am a certified HACCP manager, a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health and a 3rd party food safety and OSHA auditor of restaurants.
Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis Culinary Society.
Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
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