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No to M&S!! They’ve already started using Bovaer unfortunately, including in ALL their products containing dairy 💔 So will also need to avoid their own brand biscuits, cakes, cheese etc
@Kirsty thank you!!
@Emma it’s not organic though😫
@Kirsty what milk you using x
I think jersey milk is probably better then organic. It’s A1 milk (protein that can be used more efficiently with less side effects in our body). Plus tastes ammmaaaazing
@Emma wish there was an organic version
I either order from Riverford, go to my local farmers market, or get Graham’s from the supermarket (it is organic!) x
I’m just on Yeo valley for pretty much all my dairy, hoping it’s okay 🫣
@Ell apparently it’s not though
I’ve read that it cannot legally yet be used in any organic products. So I think any organic milk is a safe bet. There are rumours but I believe that’s just social media. They have to go through legislation of sorts to add to to organic products. I’ll try and add the link I saw if I come across it again.
As for its use in organic milk production, it typically depends on organic certification standards. Organic farming often prohibits synthetic additives and requires cows to be fed organic feed and managed under specific natural conditions. Currently, most organic standards (such as those governed by the USDA or European organic regulations) do not allow feed additives like Bovaer, as they are not considered natural. If you’re buying organic milk and are concerned about such additives, it’s unlikely they are being used, but it’s always a good idea to check with the certification body or producer for specifics.
In the UK, the feed additive Bovaer is not permitted in organic milk production. Organic standards, as upheld by certifying bodies like the Soil Association and OF&G (Organic Farmers & Growers), prohibit the use of such additives. These standards require that all components of a feed additive be explicitly approved for use in organic farming, and Bovaer does not meet these criteria. Arla Foods, a major UK dairy cooperative, supplies both organic and non-organic milk. They have initiated trials using Bovaer to reduce methane emissions in their non-organic herds. However, any organic milk they supply must adhere strictly to organic regulations, ensuring complete separation from non-organic production. This separation is independently audited annually to maintain compliance. Therefore, consumers purchasing organic milk in the UK can be confident that it does not involve the use of Bovaer or similar feed additives.
Yeo valley organic ??
@Emma thank you for this! X
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https://help.yeovalley.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/23333562847389-Does-Yeo-Valley-use-feed-additives
It still says arla on organic bottles
Yes but Arla has organic products that they are not allowed to use Bovaer in, legally.
Any jersey milk should be good to use. I’m thinking maybe M&S milk but I haven’t looked into it probably yet. I definitely will when I’m back in the UK.