What is raw milk called in Germany?

Raw milk in Germany is called Rohmilch (farm-direct raw milk) or Vorzugsmilch (a tightly regulated retail category of raw milk meaning 'preferred milk'). Heumilch means 'hay milk,' a term similar to grassfed in the United States.

What is Vorzugsmilch?

Vorzugsmilch is a tightly regulated category of retail raw milk in Germany. The name translates to 'preferred milk.' Unlike Rohmilch, which is sold directly from the farm, Vorzugsmilch can be sold in grocery stores and is subject to stricter quality and testing standards.

What is a Milchtankstelle in Germany?

A Milchtankstelle (also called Milchautomat) is a raw milk vending machine found at farms across Germany. Searching for 'Milchtankstelle' or 'Milchautomat' on Google Maps is an effective way to find farm-direct raw milk near you in Germany. Hofverkauf refers to direct farm sales more broadly.

Is raw milk legal in Germany?

Yes. Raw milk is legal in Germany and can be sold directly from farms (Rohmilch) or in retail stores as Vorzugsmilch under tightly regulated conditions. Raw milk vending machines (Milchtankstellen) are common at German farms.