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Top rated buttermilks

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  1. Best overall

    Kate's ButterMilk, 32 oz

    4.7/5 $4-$6

    Cultured whole buttermilk with rich, creamy texture and tangy flavor, ideal for baking and drinking.

    • Creamy texture
    • Great for baking
    • No artificial additives
    • Limited availability
  2. Best value

    Lifeway Lowfat Buttermilk, 32 oz

    4.5/5 $3-$5

    Lowfat cultured buttermilk with probiotics, providing good value and digestive benefits.

    • Probiotic rich
    • Low fat
    • Affordable
    • Thinner consistency
  3. Best organic

    Organic Valley Cultured Buttermilk, 32 oz

    4.6/5 $5-$7

    USDA organic cultured buttermilk from pasture-raised cows, rich and tangy.

    • Certified organic
    • Pasture-raised cows
    • Rich flavor
    • Higher price
  4. Best budget

    Borden Buttermilk, 32 oz

    4.4/5 $3-$5

    Classic cultured buttermilk with smooth taste, widely available at low price.

    • Very affordable
    • Widely available
    • Smooth taste
    • May contain gums
  5. Best premium

    Kalona Supernatural Organic Buttermilk, 32 oz

    4.8/5 $6-$8

    Organic, non-homogenized, vat-pasteurized buttermilk from grass-fed cows; exceptionally rich.

    • Grass-fed cows
    • Non-homogenized
    • Superior creaminess
    • Pricey
    • Short shelf life

Buying advice

When buying buttermilk, check the ingredients for additives like carrageenan or gums if you prefer pure cultured buttermilk. For baking, whole buttermilk yields richer results; lowfat works too. Organic options cost more but offer pasture-raised benefits. Store in refrigerator and use within a week of opening for best quality.

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