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Why is butter yellow?

Actually, not all butter is yellow. In many countries where the cows are fed on grain, the colour of their butter is much paler, like cream. But in New Zealand, the cows are fed on pasture, so their milk contains a yellow/orange pigment called beta-carotene, which makes our butter yellow (and it also has more Vitamin A, which is important for good vision).

Can butter be left out of the refrigerator?

It's not a good idea to leave it out for too long. Butter needs to be kept cool to retain its freshness and flavour.

Can I use butter for frying?

Of course. As a matter of fact, most foods taste much better fried with a little butter.

What is the difference between butter and margarine?

Our butter is made from two ingredients: fresh cream from cows fed on green pastures in New Zealand, and a little salt for flavour (except for unsalted butter). Only butter has the pure dairy flavour. Margarine is made with oils or edible fats, water, salt, preservatives, colouring and other additives. 

Are there any Genetically Modified ingredients in butter or margarine?

Butter is made from just two things. Fresh cream from cows grazing on lush, green New Zealand pasture and a little bit of salt for taste. Not a modified gene in sight!

Margarine is made from vegetable oils. Some vegetable oils are genetically modified so it can vary.

Does butter have more calories than margarine?

Butter does not have more calories than margarine and has fewer calories than some vegetable oils. One difference is that butter has more saturated fats, which can increase the level of cholesterol in the blood if consumed in large amounts.   On the other hand, there is an increasing concern around eating foods that are highly processed and with additives; some recent research suggests that margarine can produce artificial fats in our body, which can contribute to cardiac problems. 

Is butter nutritious?

Dairy products in general are a marvelous source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals, which are necessary for keeping healthy. In butter there is Vitamin A, Vitamin E (low levels).