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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 3Ch. 8Art. 8§ 39501 Dairy Spread Definition

§ 39501 Dairy Spread Definition

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 39501 Dairy Spread Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •Dairy spread is like fake butter made from milk stuff and oils.
  • •It can have extra things like salt, flavors, or vitamins added to it.
  • •It’s not real butter but is used the same way.

Example

You buy a tub of spread at the store that looks like butter but isn’t.

This spread is made from milk and oils, and it might have salt or flavors added. It’s okay to use it like butter, but it’s not the same thing.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 39501 Dairy Spread Definition

Dairy spread is a substitute for butter which is made from a blend of milkfat, cultured buttermilk, milk solids-not-fat, and edible oil or fat, other than milk fat. Dairy spread may contain one or more of the following optional ingredients: salt, harmless flavor and color, any safe and suitable stabilizers and emulsifiers, and vitamins. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 512, Sec. 22.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

dairy spreadbutter substitutemilkfatcultured buttermilkmilk solids-not-fatedible oil or fatoptional ingredients

Related Statutes

  • § 39521 Butter Substitute Definition
  • § 39502 Dairy Spread Fat Requirements
  • § 39351 Margarine And Spread Regulations
  • § 39352 Margarine Shipping Labeling Requirements
  • § 39353 Margarine Labeling Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 39501.
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