The One Way To Tell Your Butter Has Gone Bad

A butter expert weighs in.

Plus 2 tricks for keeping butter fresher for longer.

Does butter go bad?

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And if it does, how can you tell?

Here’s what I found out.

Simply Recipes / Alison Conklin

Does Butter Go Bad?

Simply Recipes / Alison Conklin

Unfortunately, butter does eventually go bad.

Your butter will indeed begin to decrease in quality after the best-by date.

The rep noted that it usually indicates the fats are beginning to turn rancid.

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2 Tricks for Keeping Butter Fresher for Longer

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