Matzav Inbox: Kosher Dairy Products – The Squeeze on Consumers

Dear Matzav Inbox,

I’m wondering why there is such a disparity between cholov Yisroel and cholov stam products.

Friendship’s OU-D sour cream is $2.49 for a 16 oz pint, while cholov Yisroel sour cream, if priced well, is $4.99 for a pint.

Now, consider this: the ingredients in Friendship, as well as in other OU-D sour creams, are cultured cream only. The cholov Yisroel versions, however, contain the following ingredients: Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Cream, Modified Food Starch, Calcium Sulfate, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan, and Enzyme.

So, the Orthodox consumer is sold an inferior product at twice the price. Shameful. Perhaps we need competition and more educated consumers.

Thanks.

David K.

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