Our Favorite Organic Milk Brand Is Pricey, But Worth The Splurge - Tasting Table

"Sometimes people swear you can't tell the difference between regular and organic products, but when it comes to milk, it really is like night and day. There are so many types of milks on offer these days, with supermarket shelves propping up everything from fortified to plant-based milk options. But if you want a natural, high-quality dairy milk, then we have a recommendation for you: Stonyfield Organic Whole Milk."

"One of our expert testers tried out nine organic milk brands and ranked them from worst to best, and Stonyfield was a clear winner for numerous reasons. The first was the mouthfeel. This whole milk was incredibly creamy and rich, with a full body and smooth pour. It also tasted great, and our tester particularly appreciated the fact that the milk didn't mask any other flavors it was paired with, like cereal or cookies."

"Stonyfield Organic has been in the game longer than most, having started in 1983. The business originally operated as a small, organic farming school in New Hampshire before co-founders Samuel Kaymen and Gary Hirshberg entered the market with their dairy-based organic food products. Around 10 years later, Stonyfield became the first dairy processor to pay farmers not to use synthetic growth hormones, and the company continues to operate without artificial hormones, antibiotics, or genetically modified organisms."

Stonyfield Organic Whole Milk ranked highest among nine organic milk brands because of exceptional mouthfeel, rich creaminess, full body, and a smooth pour that preserves paired flavors like cereal or cookies. The milk tastes clean and balanced without masking other foods. Pricing is higher—about $5.29 per half gallon at Target—compared with roughly $4.29 for some store brands, but testers judged quality worth the premium. Stonyfield began in 1983 as an organic farming school, pioneered refusal of synthetic growth hormones, and continues to operate without artificial hormones, antibiotics, or GMOs; the milk is kosher certified.

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