What makes butter yellow? Beta Carotene! It’s a natural pigment, rich in vitamin A, derived from the plant matter a cow eats. Fresh grasses and fodders have the highest concentration of beta carotene. It’s not until the churning process, which agitation causes the membrane to burst, releasing the fat globules, and allowing the yellow color to show in the butter. Every cow will process and store beta carotene differently, even if fed the same diet. I cannot get enough of Florence’s summer rich bu