The Brown Cow Difference

All natural

We use only natural ingredients, like fresh, wholesome milk, the finest fruits, pure maple syrup, honey, real vanilla, coffee and cocoa and never any preservatives, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners or refined sugar.

American Humane Certified*

We treat our cows well. The “American Humane Certified” seal tells you our milk comes from cows that get ample space, gentle handling and no artificial growth hormones. They live on farms that meet American Humane Association livestock-care standards, which include a healthy diet, a comfortable environment and care that limits stress, promotes health, prevents injury and disease and allows the animal to express normal behaviors.

Real California milk, happy cows*

In addition to being American Humane Certified, the farms that supply our milk are all California farms. Given California’s climate, cows there tend to spend more time outdoors doing what they’re naturally inclined to do: graze on pasture. So the “Real California Milk” seal tells you you’re helping us keep cows happy. Meet Our Dairy Farmers

Small batches gently crafted

We pasteurize our milk slowly and gently at low temperatures, and we carefully craft our yogurts one small batch at a time. The result is richer, creamier, tastier yogurt.

No artificial growth hormones

All the milk we use to make our yogurts is produced without the use of artificial growth hormones (rBST, rBGH). Experts have shown that rBST can cause cow health problems (infections, lameness), which could increase antibiotic treatment for cows and lead to new strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

We also think the widespread use of rBST could put many of our nation's small family farms out of business. And that's something we don't want to see.

Live active cultures

We put four live active cultures into our yogurt. This includes the two cultures all yogurts contain—S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus—plus two more: L. acidophilus and Bifidus. These natural wonders promote good digestion and keep bad bacteria in check. They also help to give our yogurt its much-loved mild flavor and creamy texture.

Gluten-free

All our yogurts are certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, and they're the first yogurts to earn this distinction. Those with gluten intolerance (celiac disease) can enjoy our yogurts without worry.

Kosher

Everything we make is certified kosher by the Orthodox Union. This tells you our yogurt contains no meat-derived ingredients (like gelatin or rennet) and no shellfish-derived ingredients. Handy info not just for Jewish folks who keep kosher, but for vegetarians, people with shellfish allergies or anyone who considers kosher certification a sign of high quality.