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Bored Cow 101
General
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WHAT IS BORED COW?
Bored Cow is a new kind of milk alternative made with milk protein from fermentation instead of cows.
It looks, feels, tastes, and acts just like real dairy, because it is real dairy. The difference?
Bored Cow is made without animal cruelty, and with a fraction of the environmental impact of conventional dairy milk. -
HOW IS BORED COW MADE?
We start with milk protein from fermentation instead of cows! Picture a microbrewery that makes whey instead of beer. This is a new method of making milk ingredients that is 100% vegan-friendly and cruelty free.
From there, we add nutrient rich plant fat (sunflower oil) to replace milkfat, which gives dairy milk its creaminess. Next, we add just the right amount of cane sugar to give Bored Cow a nice, subtle sweetness without needing to add lactose.
From there, we add plant-based ingredients like upcycled citrus fiber to perfect the texture and mouthfeel. Finally, we fortify it with all the vitamins and minerals you'd expect to find in dairy milk. Think: calcium, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin D, and even vegan B12.
And that's how Bored Cow is made!
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HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER MILK ALTERNATIVES?
We like to think of Bored Cow as part dairy milk, and part plant milk.
Like dairy milk, it contains milk protein (although ours comes from fermentation, not cows, which means it's 100% vegan-friendly).
Like plant milk, it contains nutrient-rich plant fats (instead of milk fat) and plant-based sugars (instead of lactose).
In other words, Bored Cow is the best of both worlds — rich, creamy, nutritious, and 100% animal-free. -
WHAT CAN I USE BORED COW FOR?
We call Bored Cow "the first milk alternative to do it all" because it really is! You can use it in all the same ways that you use conventional dairy milk.
Here are just a few ideas:
Drink it straight from the glass. Blend it into a protein-packed smoothie. Froth it for your morning latte. Mix it into pancake and brownie batter. Use it to make (animal-free) mac & cheese. Freeze it to make ice cream.
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IS BORED COW REALLY VEGAN-FRIENDLY?
Because Bored Cow is made completely without animals, we believe it is vegan-friendly, and so do many of our vegan partners and friends. That said, "dairy without cows" is a brand new idea that the world is still wrapping its head around.
Many vegans believe these products should be labeled vegan, because they are 100% animal free, and helping the world transition away from animal-based foods.
Other vegans don't believe these products should be labeled vegan, because they are replicating animal-based foods (to be clear — without animals).
Some vegans simply haven't made up their minds yet, and that's okay. Out of respect for the vegan community as a whole, we don't currently use the term "vegan" to describe Bored Cow.
That's why we call it "vegan-friendly” or “animal-free” instead. It signals that the product was made without animals, and that it contains dairy-identical ingredients. -
WILL BUYING BORED COW SAVE THE PLANET?
No one person or company can solve our climate and biodiversity crises on their own.
However, we believe individual actions add up — especially in the United States, where we are responsible for 25% of the world’s historic greenhouse gas emissions, and where we continue to be one of the planet’s top emitters today.
By making the choice to consume more climate-conscious products, while continuing to advocate for radical system change, we can tip the scales against factory farming (and fossil fuels) once and for all! -
DOES BORED COW NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?
Bored Cow is shelf stable, which means it can be stored in your pantry until you're ready to drink it.
That said, we strongly recommend refrigerating your cartons before drinking them, because Bored Cow is way better cold. -
WHERE IS BORED COW PRODUCED?
Bored Cow is produced in Michigan, and shipped from our warehouses in Connecticut and Nevada.
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WHO IS TOMORROW FARMS?
Tomorrow Farms is our parent company. In other words, they're (we're) the company that created Bored Cow!
Our mission is to reinvent pantry and refrigerator staples so they're better for people, kinder to animals, and easier on the planet.
Bored Cow is the first brand and product in the Tomorrow Farms family, but it will not be the last. You can read more about us here. -
WHO IS PERFECT DAY?
Perfect Day is our fermentation partner. They make the milk protein that makes Bored Cow so special, and they do it without cows!
Fermentation-derived milk protein makes it possible to create dairy products like ice cream, cream cheese, and milk without harming a single animal. That’s good news for cows, but it’s even better news for us, and the planet.
You can learn more about Perfect Day here.
Ingredients & allergens
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CAN I DRINK BORED COW IF I’M LACTOSE INTOLERANT?
Yes! Bored Cow is 100% lactose free.
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CAN I DRINK BORED COW IF I HAVE A DAIRY ALLERGY?
Unfortunately, if you’re allergic to dairy (aka milk protein) you will not be able to drink animal-free dairy milk.
The fermentation-derived milk protein we use in Bored Cow is identical to the milk protein found in cow’s milk.
While Bored Cow is animal-free, lactose free, cholesterol free, hormone free, antibiotic free, and cruelty free, it is NOT dairy free. -
IS BORED COW ALLERGEN-FRIENDLY?
The only major allergen Bored Cow has is dairy, because it contains milk protein from fermentation.
Bored Cow is certified gluten-free from the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (gfco.org).Bored Cow is also nut free*, and contains no soy or grain allergens.
You can find a complete list of ingredients on the nutrition panel on our product page.*Bored Cow is produced in a facility that processes almonds and coconuts. However, we perform allergen tests to ensure that Bored Cow is completely nut allergen-free!
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WILL BORED COW MAKE ME SICK IF I HAVEN'T HAD DAIRY IN A WHILE?
We always recommend easing back into anything you haven't had in a while.
If dairy gave you trouble in the past, it may be because you are lactose intolerant. In that case, Bored Cow won't give you any trouble, because it is 100% lactose free.
In other cases, it may be because you have a milk protein allergy. In that case, you may have issues with Bored Cow, because our fermentation-derived milk protein is dairy-identical. -
I'M PREGNANT / BREASTFEEDING. CAN I DRINK THIS?
This one is above our pay grade! We strongly recommend speaking with your physician about any new changes to your diet during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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CAN I GIVE BORED COW TO MY INFANT (0-3 YEARS OLD)?
Like most milks and milk alternatives, Bored Cow is not approved for use as an infant formula. We recommend speaking with your family physician before introducing Bored Cow to children under 4 years old.
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DOES BORED COW CONTAIN GMOS?
Great question. The answer requires a bit of an explanation, but we'll give you the spoiler up front — Bored Cow does NOT contain any GMOs.
Our vegan-friendly milk protein is made using a process called precision fermentation. Basically, we're teaching teeny tiny microflora how to convert plant sugar into milk protein. Picture a microbrewery that makes whey instead of beer.
While this process is a product of genetic engineering, there are no GMOs in the final product, because the microflora are carefully filtered out. That's why you won't find a bioengineering label on Bored Cow. We're proud of what this technology enables — dairy without the cow! -
WHAT ARE THE "NATURAL FLAVORS" LISTED ON THE CARTON?
We're proud to report that Bored Cow contains NO artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.
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HOW MUCH SUGAR DOES BORED COW HAVE?
Bored Cow is made with real cane sugar.
Our Original flavor contains just 3g of total sugars per cup. Compare that to plain dairy milk, which contains up to 12g of total sugars per cup.
Our Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla flavors contain just 10g of total sugars per cup. Compare that to the flavored dairy milks you grew up with, which contain 21g (or more) of total sugars per cup.
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ARE YOUR PRODUCTS KOSHER?
We are proud to share that Bored Cow is certified OU Kosher.
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IF I HAVE ALPHA-GAL CAN I DRINK BORED COW?
The protein molecules in our fermentation-derived milk protein are identical to dairy (without the use of cows)!
Because these protein molecules are identical and function in the same way, it's possible that those with Alpha Gal may have the same allergenic effect.
We encourage you to take precaution with products containing fermentation-derived milk protein (including ours) and recommend speaking with your physician before introducing Bored Cow into your diet.
In Store & Online Orders
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WHERE CAN I PURCHASE BORED COW?
Bored Cow is available at grocery stores across the country, as well as on DashMart by DoorDash in more than a dozen cities. You can use our store locator to find the nearest store that carries Bored Cow.
Of course, you can also buy Bored Cow right here on our website. You'll find Bored Cow Original here and Bored Cow Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry here. -
HOW DO I PLACE A LARGE ORDER FOR MY BUSINESS/ CAFE/ RESTAURANT ETC?
Currently, the quickest & easiest way to make wholesale orders is via our Faire direct link.
We're always looking for ways to best service our partners and are actively getting set up on other platforms as well.
If you have any questions or want to share your preferred distributor, please reach out to retail@tomorrowfarms.co -
WHAT ARE MY PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR AN ONLINE ORDER?
We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Try Bored Cow Original or our flavored combo pack today!
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CAN I REVISE OR EDIT MY ORDER?
We may be able to help! Please email us at care@tryboredcow.com or live chat with us ASAP.
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CAN I EXCHANGE MY BORED COW FOR A DIFFERENT FLAVOR?
Unfortunately we cannot accept exchanges at this time.
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CAN I RETURN THE BORED COW I BOUGHT IN THE STORE?
Store policies vary by location, therefore we recommend contacting the store where you made your purchase directly to find out if returns are accepted.
Shipping & Deliveries
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WHAT CARRIER DO YOU USE FOR ONLINE ORDERS, AND HOW LONG DOES SHIPPING TAKE?
For orders made via tryboredcow.com, we currently ship via FedEx Ground Economy.
After you’ve placed an order, you can typically expect it to arrive within 2-7 business days. -
HOW MUCH IS SHIPPING?
We charge a flat shipping rate of $5.99 per order!
Orders over $150 are eligible for free shipping. -
WHEN WILL MY ORDER SHIP?
Orders are typically shipped within 24 hours from the time you place your order, excluding weekends and holidays!
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CAN I PAY FOR FASTER SHIPPING?
At this time we do not offer expedited shipping options on orders below $500!
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DO I NEED TO BE HOME TO RECEIVE MY ORDER?
The shipping carrier will usually leave your order right at your doorstep, no signature required.
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CAN YOU SHIP OUTSIDE THE US?
Unfortunately, we are not set up to ship internationally at this time.
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MY ORDER ARRIVED DAMAGED/NEVER ARRIVED, WHAT DO I DO?
We've got you! Reach out us at care@tryboredcow.com and we'll work together to make it right.