Is Buttercream Safe to Eat? A Guide to Food Safety and Storage
                                
                                
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                                Did you know that the high sugar content in American buttercream acts as a preservative, making it safer to leave out than other types? The safety of buttercream to eat depends heavily on its ingredients and handling, not just the presence of butter alone.