We try five organic milks

The initial plan was to taste test five different brands of organic milk, but we realised after sampling that they were all very similar - rich, creamy and delicious. However, the UHT (ultra-high temperature) varieties have a slightly sweeter flavour. This is not surprising as the heating processing they go through caramelises some of the sugars in the milk. Compared to conventional milk, organic milk tastes slightly less sweet. It also has a thicker consistency - even the low-fat, such as Clover one per cent - which tend to be watery with conventional varieties. Overall, nutrition and food safety - rather than flavour, which is difficult to differentiate - are the best reasons to choose organic.