How Raw Cream is Made at CT Ranch

At CT Ranch, we’re always excited to share what’s happening behind the scenes, especially when it comes to one of our customer favorites—our rich, delicious raw cream. Made from our grass-fed, A2/A2 raw milk, it's one of our bestsellers, and we know it’s a product you trust and love. But, do you know how cream is made? Let's break it down for you!

What Is Cream, Exactly?

Cream is the nutrient-packed, golden layer that naturally rises to the top of fresh milk. It's rich in healthy fats that are essential for your body’s energy and overall well-being. When milk is fresh and raw, the cream naturally separates from the milk because the cream, being denser, floats to the top, and the milk stays at the bottom.

At CT Ranch, we use a cream separator machine to help capture the cream at its best. This machine spins the milk at high speeds, creating centrifugal force that pushes the heavier cream to the outer edges, while the lighter milk remains in the center. This careful process ensures we separate the cream without losing any of its rich, nourishing properties. What’s left behind after the cream is separated is skim milk.

Why Is Butter Scarce When Cream Is Short?

Butter is made by churning cream, so when there’s a shortage of cream, there’s also a shortage of butter. This happens especially during times of the year when milk production is lower. But, we don’t skim all of our milk just to increase the amount of cream—we believe in keeping things natural and whole. Our goal is to provide you with the best, most wholesome products without compromising their integrity.

Why Don’t We Skim All Our Milk?

At CT Ranch, we prioritize quality over quantity. We don't skim or separate all our milk to get more cream. Instead, we only skim the excess milk—milk that is above and beyond what our cows naturally need for their calves and what we need to fulfill our customers' orders. This way, we ensure you’re getting the most natural, wholesome, and unprocessed milk and cream, without stripping away the goodness that makes our whole milk so great. We believe you wouldn’t want us to over-process the milk you love just to get more cream!

At CT Ranch, we’re passionate about delivering the highest quality, most natural products to our customers. From the rich cream we separate with care, to the raw whole milk that we never over-process, we’re committed to keeping things as wholesome and nourishing as possible!