fake butter

Fake-butter alternatives are sold as spreads, sticks, and liquid oils.

Common ingredients include plant oils such as coconut oil, sunflower oil, and palm oil; several products list the milk source generically as “Plant Oil.”

They’re marketed for spreading and for cooking tasks such as frying, sautéing, and baking. A butter-flavored oil is also described specifically for popping or topping popcorn.

Listed net weights include 12 fl oz (12 ounces), 13 ounces, 13.75 fl oz, 14 ounces, 15 ounces, and 16 ounces.

Many are sold in refrigerated tubs or come with explicit “Keep refrigerated” instructions, indicating they require refrigeration.

Reviewers frequently say the taste closely mimics regular butter and report good overall performance for spreading, cooking, and baking.

Clarified butter (ghee) is butter with the milk solids removed; it’s presented as an alternative to butter or cooking oils and is noted for a higher smoke point suitable for sautéing and frying.