It’s not in the fridge door.
Tonja Engen is the Culinary Product and Content Manager at Land O Lakes.
(And not like whatever else is in your fridge.)
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“Fresh butter should have a delicate cream flavor and pale-yellow color.
How To Tell if Butter Has Gone Bad
Worried your butter has gone bad?
“As mentioned, fresh butter has a delicate cream flavor and is pale-yellow in color.
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Another sign is the color of the butter will turn a darker shade of yellow.
If this happens, it will be best to toss the butter out,” says Engen.
We would also note that any signs of mold are another indicator that the butter is spoiled.
As always, when in doubt, toss it out.
