5 best brands of cappuccino milk

Cappuccino lovers know how important it is to choose the right milk for a coffee machine to get a thick high foam at the exit. Making a choice in the store, looking at the counter and reading the composition, is very difficult, since many nuances can be seen only during use. For example, if the manufacturer did not comply with hygienic requirements during milking, then the product will have an obvious taste. This can happen due to poor diet of the cow.

All baristas know that milk for cappuccino should contain at least 2.5-3 percent fat, only then the foam will come out thick and will not settle in a matter of seconds. But lovers of flavored drinks are not barista and can not study the dairy culture of A to Z to find the most suitable option. Fortunately, the pros have already done everything for them. Our experts have simplified the selection task even more by making an up-to-date rating, which includes the 5 best milk brands. In compiling, we also took into account user reviews, paying particular attention to the advantages and disadvantages of each milk.

What to look for when choosing a coffee machine

1. What should be the milk. If you are a fan of lively milk and also pay close attention to the presence of labels like “ECO”, “BIO” on the packaging, then you will have to disappoint you - only the so-called dead will be suitable for coffee machines. This milk is ultrapasteurized, past special heat treatment to increase shelf life. The taste, if you drink it, is not very good, but it is precisely for obtaining a high-quality foam. It is important to say about a small nuance. Ultrapasteurized milk can be stored at room temperature, but for use in a coffee machine requires the most cold product (about 2-6 degrees). Barists advise not to neglect this condition, because whipping is also dependent on its observance - the warm one will be whipped much worse.
2. Protein content. Protein in ideal milk for cappuccino should be at least 2.8, and preferably 3 g. It is from a product with high protein content that a creamy, sticky foam is obtained. Milk producers value protein more than fat content, therefore unscrupulous people decrease its quantity in the product, and incorrect information is given on the package in order to sell the goods by deception, so be careful.
3. Fat percentage. According to the barist, fatness does not play such an important role as producers often try to teach. The amount of fat on the whipping process has almost no effect, but yes on the thickness, taste and duration of the standing of the foam. If you want a sweet and dense foam, then choose a product with a high content of fat, about 3-4%. There is a rough guide for making different types of coffee. For example, milk with a fat content of 1.5-2% is suitable for latte and latte macchiato, and 3-3.5% for cappuccino.
4. Foam quality. It is possible to check whether the milk was chosen correctly after the first use; it is enough to evaluate the foam. It should consist of very small bubbles, have a thick consistency with a glossy surface, and the taste should be creamy and sweet without the slightest hint of bitterness.If you type it in a spoon and turn it over, the foam will not spill out immediately, but will slowly drain.
5. Packaging. Packaging can be any, but it is more convenient to use a package that has a beveled edge and a special cover or dispenser. Pouring milk from such a box is much more comfortable, and the risk of splashing and spilling is much lower. Usually these pleasant little things do not affect the cost. Milk is often found in stores in simple boxes and at an incredibly high cost, when there is a similar but adjacent bevel and lid next door.

Top cappuccino milk brands

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top cappuccino milk brands	1	Rioba Ultrapasteurized 3.5% "Ideal for cappuccino"	105 ₽
	2	Milk River 3.5% "For Cappuccino"	60 ₽
	3	Valio "Perfect" UHT 3.5 - 4.5%	120 ₽
	4	Petpol ultra heat 3,2% "For cappuccino"	97 ₽
	5	Parmalat Natura Premium 3.5%	58 ₽

Rioba Ultrapasteurized 3.5% "Ideal for cappuccino"

Rating: 4.9

In the first place in the ranking is really the ideal milk for making cappuccino in a coffee machine. The product has an optimal fat content of 3.5% and protein 2.8 g, so the foam will easily and quickly beat up even manually in the coffee machine, and will also have a pleasant sweet taste and will not settle for a long time. Many users confirm with their reviews that this milk gives excellent foam if it is prepared in compliance with all recommendations. Milk is produced by the order of METRO chain stores. If you get to the share, you can buy a liter package for about 59 rubles, but without a share you will have to pay 100-110 r for the same volume.

Milk River 3.5% "For Cappuccino"

Rating: 4.8

The second line gets ultra-pasteurized milk of the highest grade. The manufacturer promises a well-beaten fluffy and long lasting foam, with which cappuccino will acquire an unforgettable taste. It is stated that for the manufacture they use only natural raw materials and the latest processing technologies, thanks to which the product retains all the trace elements and vitamins. In fact, we really see that milk has an optimal amount of proteins and fats - 2.8 g and 3.5%. The foam is whipped easily, even manually, it turns out to be airy, it has a sweetish creamy taste.

Valio "Perfect" UHT 3.5 - 4.5%

Rating: 4.7

The next position goes to ultra-pasteurized Finnish-St. Petersburg milk, according to the barist, who is in the top 3 dairy brands that produce the product for making cappuccino. It gives a decent foam, as it contains 3 g of protein and from 3.5 to 4.5% fat. Fat changes from one batch to another. It is best to buy milk at the height of summer or at the end, when cows feed on fresh grass and this affects the increase in fat percentage. Although this parameter can also be influenced by the breed of cows and weather conditions. According to users, “Perfect” has a rich creamy taste without foreign flavors. Milk comes from farms that have passed Valio certification. The package is equipped with a screw cap.

Petpol ultra heat 3,2% "For cappuccino"

Rating: 4.7

The fourth is not bad milk, but inferior to previous counterparts.The foam turns out to be decent and does not settle for a long time, since the amount of protein in the composition is very high - as much as 3.7 g, but lacks fat - only 3.2%. Therefore, the taste is obtained nondescript, there is no usual creamy sweet aftertaste. As the users say, this taste is no different from any other milk that does not have “for cappuccino” on the packaging. Some people doubt the veracity of the information indicated on the package and consider the loud words “the choice of professionals” only as a marketing ploy.

Parmalat Natura Premium 3.5%

Rating: 4.6

Ultra-pasteurized milk, which refers to the universal middling, closes the rating. The product has an optimal fat content of 3.5% and a sufficient amount of protein is 3 g. It is whipped easily and quickly, the foam does not settle for a long time. The taste is notable for saturation, there are no foreign tastes and smells. After the heat treatment, all the trace elements and vitamins are preserved in the milk. Users note that it is possible to find a product for sale in any chain stores: “Crossroads”, “Magnite”, “Pyaterochka”, “METRO” and others.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.