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Golden

Many people notice that vintage butter often appears much richer in color than supermarket butter.

Several factors contributed to this.
Grass-Fed Cows

Cows grazing on fresh pasture naturally produce milk containing more beta-carotene, giving butter its golden color.
Seasonal Diet

Butter made during spring and summer often appeared brighter because cows consumed fresh grasses instead of stored hay.
Natural Coloring

Some families also added small amounts of natural plant coloring such as marigold petals or annatto to create an attractive golden appearance.
Nutritional Differences Between Grass-Fed and Conventional Butter

Modern research has found that butter from pasture-raised cows can