9 Organic Milk Brands, Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting Table

"While organic milk can be a bit more expensive than regular milk in the grocery store, many people still choose to buy it. It falls under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic standards, meaning the cows cannot be given any antibiotics or synthetic hormones to promote growth, and must be fed organic-certified feed. Some people, including myself, choose to buy organic milk not just for the organic standards, but because they believe it tastes better."

"I have found that organic milk tends to be a bit creamier and has a richer taste compared to regular milk. As an avid milk drinker, I admit that I'm one of those people who genuinely enjoys just drinking a glass of milk alone."

"Maple Hill is an organic milk brand that has been in operation since 2003. This organic milk is made from grass-fed cows, and the company believes that diet is what makes for superior milk. This was the most expensive gallon of milk that I bought for this taste test, and it was also my least favorite. When I took my first sip, I ran back to the carton to double check that I hadn't accidentally purchased low-fat milk. Indeed, I had bought whole milk, however, it truly didn't taste like it."

Several USDA-certified organic milk brands were purchased and tasted plain, in a bowl of Cheerios, and with an Oreo. Tasting criteria included creaminess, sweetness, consistency, and overall enjoyment, and brands were ranked from worst to best. Organic milk adheres to USDA standards: cows receive no antibiotics or synthetic growth hormones and must be fed organic-certified feed. Some brands emphasize grass-fed diets as a quality factor. Price varied widely across brands, and at least one premium grass-fed brand delivered a watery, non-creamy whole milk experience and ranked lowest in the test.

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