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Should Butter Be Kept at Room Temperature or Refrigerated?

The answer to this long-standing debate - is butter best kept in the refrigerator or on the counter - may surprise you.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola
Dec 17, 2022
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  • Butter is a mainstay in most kitchens, but debate rages on over the best way to store it — on the counter or in the fridge; the answer is it’s up to you

  • Because it’s made primarily of fat with a low water content, butter is not a favorable environment for bacterial growth

  • It’s perfectly safe to store butter at room temperature, but you sh…

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