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What makes butter to turn yellow?

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  Regular Butter is one of the fattest dairy products. This high-fat and tasty product is widely used in the preparation of all kinds of home-made dishes and confectionery products. In general, fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A and E dissolve in milk fat. The higher the fat content of a dairy product, the higher the amount of fat-soluble vitamins. Since milk fat is concentrated in products such as butter and cream, the concentration of vitamin A increases in them. Of course, provided that the production process of such products is a standard process so that such vitamins are not lost or oxidized during the production process. Beta Carotene β-Carotene is a type of carotenoid. Carotenoids are natural pigments that exist in plants and give color to fruits and vegetables. There are about 500 types of carotenoids, including lutein, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin. Beta-carotene is known as the fat-soluble precursor of vitamin A in the body, which is present in plant foods.