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An illustration of a butter churn.

Churn

An illustration of a butter churn.

A barrel churn.

Churn

A barrel churn.

A vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk

Agricultural Churn

A vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk

The butter churn is a device used to convert cream into butter. This is done through a mechanical process, frequently via a pole inserted through the lid of the churn, or via a crank used to turn a rotating device inside the churn. The agitation of the cream, caused by the mechanical motion of the device, disrupts the milk fat.

Butter Churn

The butter churn is a device used to convert cream into butter. This is done through a mechanical process,…

This churn is a device used to convert creams into butters.

Cream Separator and Churn

This churn is a device used to convert creams into butters.

An adult woman churning butter.

Churning Butter

An adult woman churning butter.

The process of shaking up whole milk (or cream) to make butter, and various forms of butter churn have been used for the purpose.

Churn Device

The process of shaking up whole milk (or cream) to make butter, and various forms of butter churn have…

This churn is a device used to convert cream into butter. This is done by means of a mechanical process.

Churning Machine

This churn is a device used to convert cream into butter. This is done by means of a mechanical process.