REVIEW 2: Country Fresh: Dutch Chocolate Milk

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The Country Fresh: Dutch Chocolate Milk comes in pint size (16oz) and according to the label has two servings per container. I don't like this about the milks I have looked at because who really only drinks half the bottle? (A small complaint, I know.) Per bottle, not serving size, the milk has: 420 calories (140 from fat), 16g of fat, 70mg of cholesterol, 460mg of sodium, 54g of carbs, and 18g of protein. On the plus side, it has: 12% Vitamin A, 8% Vitamin C, 60% Calcium, and 50% Vitamin D (all percentages based off of one's recommended daily allowance).

The milk is made by Dean Foods, and is distributed by Country Fresh, LLC out of Flint, Michigan.

Ok, enough of the technical stuff...onto the review.

BENERIC'S THOUGHTS

As opposed to my first review, I had no complaints about the container and didn't have any trouble opening the bottle...so that's a plus.

I gave the milk a good shake, opened the lid and took in a whiff. The product had a strong chocolaty smell that I found to be pleasant. I have noticed in some other milks that there isn't much of the chocolate smell which always bothered me;Country Fresh didn't have that problem. I took my first swig and was surprised by the lightness of the chocolate taste and there was a slight "off milk" aftertaste that I did not enjoy. The aftertaste wasn't overbearing, but just a hint which actually disappeared on further drinks. One thing I really enjoyed about the product was its smoothness. The silky texture of the milk was very pleasing and there was zero chalkiness that some other milks have. I felt no residual clinginess on my teeth and the milk had a rich cream flavor that was also enjoyed. The only real complaint I have (other than the initial poor aftertaste), was the lightness of the overall chocolate flavor in the drink. I few more squirts of chocolate in the manufacturing process would have made the drink great overall.

7 out of 10 Utters