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Devondale Dairy Soft :
4.44 out of 5 based on 354 reviews.

Devondale Dairy Soft is made with Devondale Butter & Canola Oil – making it spreadable like Margarine but with a great butter taste.

Perfect for measuring in baking and you can say goodbye to clumps of butter ripping apart your morning toast thanks to easy spreading straight from the fridge!

Devondale Dairy Soft …

  • Looks like butter, tastes like butter and spreads like a dream
  • Is the perfect softness for baking straight out of the fridge (no more waiting for the butter to soften)

Available in 375gm and 500gm tubs in the refrigerated section in Coles, Woolworths and Independent Supermarkets.

Other Devondale Dairy Soft products …

Devondale Dairy Soft Reduced Salt is the perfect choice for people wanting less salt in their diets.

Devondale Extra Soft has 25% less fat than Dairy Soft and is even more spreadable.

Devondale Light has 50% less fat than Dairy Soft and is perfect for those wanting a lighter, great tasting spread.

Find out more about the full range of Devondale products here.

Meet the Devondale Dairy Soft Review Team!

Devondale Dairy SoftIn the Devondale Dairy Soft product review, mums selected to be part of the Devondale Dairy Soft product review team received a voucher to purchase a 500g tub of Devondale Dairy Soft.

We then asked mums to use Devondale Dairy Soft in place of their usual butter or margarine in preparing meals and snacks for their families and then post their reviews and ratings on this page.

We hope you find their real mum, real life reviews helpful next time you’re shopping for your family!

 

Devondale Product Review


Published 4th October 2013


  • Devondale Dairy Soft is Sensational

    Everyone in our household taste tested Devondale Dairy Soft. We love the taste of soft butter; we love butter on crackers; on toast and on sandwiches. The verdict is: We Love Devondale Dairy Soft! It is a soft and delicious spread. It is more expensive that the usual spread; however it is worth the extra cost. Will buy this spread again.

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  • Great taste, easy to spread!

    Our family loves Devondale dairy soft spread. It doesn’t contain all the nasties of margerine and is super easy to spread. Also tastes fantastic. Use on toast, sandwiches in baking whatever you normally use butter for.

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  • Always soft and easy to spread

    My family are a bit butter mad and this has been passed on to my grand daughter. She will not have margarine on her cheese sandwiches. I found that the Dairy Soft had the same great taste as butter does but not the same problem with spreading. The bread did not tear at all and it passed the test. My grand daughter happily accepted it was butter and mucnhed away.

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  • we love all devondale products

    i must say we love devondale soft to spread it makes baking a dream wither normal butter you need to let it go to room temperature or its hard to break down but with devondale soft to spread you dont need to waste time waiting for the butter to go to room temperature, its perfect for all baking and cooking needs

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  • fantastic!

    My family has been using Devondale butters for as long as I can remember.They have such a wide variety, so all the different preferences. My mum gets her full fat, rip your bread to pieces butter, sister gets her light butter and I get my extra light, extra spreadable. No matter what type, it has the beautiful smooth consistency of a good butter.

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  • we use this all the time.

    Devondale dairy soft is the only butter that I will buy. The whole family love it. it is so, so easy to spread and yet still tastes like real fresh butter. We have tried many different types and brands and this is the one that the entire family agreed on

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  • Loved the taste

    The whole family loved the taste. I was surprised at how easy it was to spread too. Everyone commented on how creamy it tasted and wanted to know what butter I had switched to. It is a very reasonable price too. I would recommend this to anyone.

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  • Delicious and spreadable

    Devondale Dairy Soft is a welcome addition to the already impressive Devondale brand. Living up to its name, the buttery goodness was very easy to spread and my ever so independent 5 year old daughter enjoyed using it daily to butter her own sandwiches. Devondale Dairy Soft was well received by all members of the family. Will definitely be buying again!

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  • Best Butter Out There.

    This Is By Far The Best Butter I Have Ever Had. The Only Butter I Buy And Use On Everything. I Buy It To Do My Baking Aswell. It Gives Food That Nice Taste Unlike Other Butters Out There. Would recommend This To Any One Who Hasnt Tried. I Promise This Butter Will Not Dissapoint!

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  • Convenience plus same great results!

    Devondale Dairy Soft does spread perfectly on bread straight from the fridge. But what I love most is not having to wait for the butter to soften when I would like to use it for baking. And the wonderful part is that it doesn’t alter the taste or recipe in any way leaving you with the same great results!

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  • Kids love it

    Devondale dairy soft lives up to its reputation by being lovely and light, spreadable straight from the fridge.
    There is no need to wait for it to soften, it spreads easily onto bread, toast and bread rolls, not ripping and tearing and creating any holes.
    While not tasting 100 per cent like butter, it is very close and has a nice, creamy taste and texture that is much nicer than margarine.
    My kids love the taste of Devondale dairy soft and it’s not usual for me to catch them licking the knife after spreading it on their bread or

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  • Kids love it

    Devondale dairy soft lives up to its reputation by being lovely and light, spreadable straight from the fridge.
    There is no need to wait for it to soften, it spreads easily onto bread, toast and bread rolls, not ripping and tearing and creating any holes.
    While not tasting 100 per cent like butter, it is very close and has a nice, creamy taste and texture that is much nicer than margarine.
    My kids love the taste of Devondale dairy soft and it’s not usual for me to catch them licking the knife after spreading it on their bread or toast.

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  • Easily spreadable but still tastes like butter!

    We regularly use the Devondale dairy soft in our house as it is the only one that we feel still tastes like butter but is soft and easy to spread. It does not need to be taken out of the fridge to soften which is required for normal butter and it is kid friendly to.

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  • We love our butter

    We eat a lot of butter. Love butter on everything. .. This butter stays soft even in the fridge. Easy to spread and taste great. Creamy yummy. Great price also ..,the whole family love this. Hubby loves it on his sandwiches and now I do not need to tear the bread .. So yes we are buying this all the time now

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  • Butter...yum!

    For me, the biggest appeal of Devondale Dairy Soft is how easy it is to spread on plain, simple bread…no holes! It goes on so easy straight from the fridge, no softening is required!
    The taste of Devondale Dairy Soft can’t be all that bad either, considering the number of times I’ve caught the kids licking the knife after spreading the butter on their toast or bread. Devondale Dairy Soft tastes light and creamy, not at all salty or heavy tasting.
    I like using Devondale Dairy Soft and think it’s a great product if you are after a spreadable butter straight from the fridge with no softening required.

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  • My favourite dairy spread!

    This is my go-to ‘butter’. It has a delicious flavour, and always spreads perfectly straight out the fridge – even on my freshly baked bread! I always buy this, and I think my family love it a little too much as I’m forever re-stocking! Highly recommend.

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  • My favourite dairy spread!

    This is my go-to ‘butter’. It has a delicious flavour, and always spreads perfectly straight out the fridge – even on my freshly baked bread! I always buy this, and I think my family love it a little too much as I’m forever re-stocking! Highly recommend.

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  • Delicious taste!

    The Devondale Dairy Soft butter is absolutely delicious! It tastes just like butter straight from the block but is in a convenient tub to easily spread on toast. Sometimes however it can be a little hard to spread on fresh bread. My hubby absolutely loves the taste of it – as does my little guy! It is reasonably priced also.

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  • Smooth and creamy!

    My kids enjoy using Devondale Dairy Soft, they find it easy to use and enjoy the great taste.
    Devondale Dairy Soft has a smooth, creamy taste. It’s not at all salty and feels wonderfully light.
    Spreading Devondale Dairy Soft onto fresh bread is incredibly easy, no holes! Even my kids can do it, no problems. No need to soften before use, you can use it straight from the fridge.
    I purchase Devondale Dairy Soft on a regular basis.

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  • Devondale Dairy Soft tastes great

    In our house we often have crumpets and Devondale dairy soft even tastes good on them. After finding it for the first time on promotion in the supermarket and trying it, the whole family loves it. It is so easy to spread and yet still tastes like real fresh butter. We have tried many different types and brands and this is the one that we all want!

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  • Staple in the fridge!

    Absolutely love Devondale Dairy Soft. After reading year ago what margarine consists of, I’ve always bought butter for spreading or cooking. Sometimes it can be hard to spread though, and rip bread and end up with sandwiches with holes in them. Devondale is soft enough to use straight out of the fridge without waiting for it to melt a little. It also tastes great, so a winner all round!

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  • The new normal purchase

    This butter has become the new normal purchase for us. We used to use other brands, either butter or marg, or grab what ever was on special. This is now the only butter we buy. It spreads from the fridge, taste great and is much better for you than marg. Highly recommended

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  • All we use

    I have been using this product for some time and would not use anything else. tastes great, is easy to use straight out of the fridge, a healthier option as well as affordable. it also is great for baking as is soft and ready to be used and mixes in well as well as giving the delicios buttery taste,

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  • No Holes In Bread!

    Devondale Dairy Soft spreads easily straight from the fridge on to your bread – no need to wait for it to soften. It doesn’t taste exactly like butter but, it’s pretty darn close. My family moan when I buy other butter spread as they often end up with holes in their bread. I like using Devondale Dairy Soft and stock up when it’s on sale.

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  • No holes in bread!

    Devondale Dairy Soft spreads easily straight from the fridge on to your bread – no need to wait for it to soften. It doesn’t taste exactly like butter but, it’s pretty darn close. My family moan when I buy other butter spread as they often end up with holes in their bread. I like using Devondale Dairy Soft and stock up when it’s on sale.

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  • Goes on easy

    I buy Devondale Dairy Soft on regular bases, usually stocking up when it is on sale. It is a great tasting spread, goes on so smoothly and easily, no ripping up the bread! While it doesn’t taste like true butter it is pretty damn close. Love using Devondale Dairy Soft it’s my favourite brand of spreadable butter.

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  • Devondale Dairy Soft is Sensational

    Everyone in our household taste tested Devondale Dairy Soft. We love the taste of soft butter; we love butter on crackers; on toast and on sandwiches. The verdict is: We Love Devondale Dairy Soft! It is a soft and delicious spread. It is more expensive that the usual spread; however it is worth the extra cost. Will buy this spread again.

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  • Great taste and Easy to spread

    I like the Devondale dairy soft. It has a nice taste and its so easy to spread on other foods. You can store it in the fridge or pantry but even when in it’s been in the fridge it’s still easy to spread not like other spread where it’s hard and lumpy. Great spread especially for busy mums rushing to make breakfast or lunch in the mornings.

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  • Devondale Dairy Soft

    After reading the reviews by Mom’s community members I decided to try Devondale Dairy Soft. I was able to easily locate this product at my local grocery store. It is more expensive than my usual spread. I will test if over the next few days and see if it passes the family taste test.

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  • Spreads easily onto bread

    Devondale dairy soft lives up to its name by being smooth and lovely, spreadable straight from the fridge. No need to wait for it to soften, it spreads easily onto bread, toast and bread rolls. While not tasting exactly like butter, it has a nice taste and is much nicer than margarine.

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