Tag: Sweet milk

Historically, particularly during periods like the Great Depression, the term “sweet milk” was used to distinguish fresh, unfermented milk from soured milk or buttermilk, and when a recipe calls for it, it almost always refers to whole milk. This historical distinction explains why some traditional recipes refer to plain milk as sweet milk, a term that has become less common over time but still exists in some contexts.

Globally, lactose malabsorption affects an estimated 68% of the population, often leading people to notice a taste difference when switching to lactose-free milk. The subtle sweetness of lactose-free milk is an intentional result of its production.

Did you know that all dairy milk contains naturally occurring lactose, a sugar that provides a subtle baseline sweetness? When you find yourself asking, "Why does my milk taste sugary?", it's often a sign of one of several surprising factors affecting its flavor profile.