BirdWoman 0 #1 January 25, 2008 Doesn't really taste like milk. I bought a container of it yesterday 'cuz it wasn't much more expensive than regular milk, and there is something about it that is different. Neither my husband nor I can put a finger on what is different about it. Does anybody know what I'm talking about??"I don't know where it is that I'm going, but wherever it is there I'll be!" --quoted by me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,326 #2 January 25, 2008 I would venture to say you're not tasting the hormones and antibiotics to which you've become accustomed. I noticed a different taste for the first couple of cartons, but now regular milk tastes different to me. I do know this... it sure lasts longer than regular milk. Prolly no help, just sharing.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #3 January 25, 2008 Quote Doesn't really taste like milk. I bought a container of it yesterday 'cuz it wasn't much more expensive than regular milk, and there is something about it that is different. Neither my husband nor I can put a finger on what is different about it. Does anybody know what I'm talking about?? No additives in the cow, no additives in the milk? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BirdWoman 0 #4 January 25, 2008 That makes sense though. I have also noticed that the organic "cage free" eggs are not only better looking but are better tasting...they taste like eggs! Same with fruit and veggies. Maybe there really is some truth to this organic stuff.. "I don't know where it is that I'm going, but wherever it is there I'll be!" --quoted by me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #5 January 25, 2008 We buy them. Tastes better, IMO, and yes they do last a lot longer."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #6 January 25, 2008 QuoteI would venture to say you're not tasting the hormones and antibiotics to which you've become accustomed. I noticed a different taste for the first couple of cartons, but now regular milk tastes different to me. I do know this... it sure lasts longer than regular milk. Prolly no help, just sharing. took me a few gallons to get used to the "different" taste...now, cant stand the non-organic brands. and, it is amazing how long it will stay fresh. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #7 January 25, 2008 I buy as much organic stuff as possible, Ive never noticed a taste difference in the milk tho, now organic lettuce definitly has an odd taste to it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #8 January 25, 2008 I doubt the hormones/antibiotics have much effect on the flavor. Maybe that the organic stuff is ultra-pasteurized (resulting in longer shelf life) has more of an effect on the flavor. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,008 #9 January 25, 2008 > I doubt the hormones/antibiotics have much effect on the flavor. Not directly, but they do influence the cow's metabolism significantly - and that _does_ affect the composition of milk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #10 January 25, 2008 I worked on a dairy as a kid. The grain fed to the cows had antibiotics plus hormones to increase milk production. I'm not much of a milk drinker, but when I buy milk, Horizon is usually it. The non fat actually tastes/looks like milk, not light blue water. They add extra milk solids to give it the mouth feel of milk with at least some fat. Now whole milk leaves a greasy feel on my tongue. I can also taste the difference. 50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #11 January 25, 2008 I work for the foodservice broker for White Wave (parent company of Horizon). Billvon's got it. We also represent Organic Valley. Try some of their milk to compare. Organic Valley truely supports the small family farmers. Farmers need to be "organic" for (I think) 7 years (or around there) before their products can be certified organic. They really take it up the arse those 7 years during transition. Also, everything is regional. So the Organic Valley products in your grocery store are produced in your region. If you lived in New York, you're not buying milk that was produced in Minnesota. That could be why it tends to last longer. On a side note, if you want to give Silk organic soymilk a try, let me know. I'll mail you a bunch of $1.00 off coupons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid_Icarus 0 #12 January 25, 2008 i too switched to Horizon. I am a pretty big milk drinker, but i didn't notice the difference in taste. I LOVE Horizon though.... I'll never go back to non-organic milk or ANY dairy products for that matter. Good for you for switching! ________________________________________ "What What..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
