Viral posts often show how Indian ingredients and Indian products are becoming easily available in other countries. Recently, an X post about a popular Indian milk brand being sold at a supermarket in Texas went viral. An Indian-origin entrepreneur posted a photo of a shelf filled with Amul milk bottles in a Costco outlet in Austin. The 1-gallon bottles of Amul Gold (6% fat milk) are priced at $6.49 each, as per the photo attached. The post has received over 130K views so far and has sparked a range of reactions from other X users.
Amul in Costco. The takeover is near. pic.twitter.com/1J4Q64BI2A— Ram (@ramprasad_c) January 28, 2025
Users had a lot to say about the same. Many of them wondered aloud about where exactly the milk was being sourced from. Several users reacted to other aspects of this post. A few were curious about the fat content of the milk. Here are some of the comments from people on X:
"I'll be happy if I see Amul cheese."
I'll be happy if I see amul cheese. :)— Satish (@fraand_kafka) January 28, 2025
"Supply is sporadic...flies off the shelves. At 6% butterfat, everyone wants them.. not just Desis."
Supply is sporadic…flies off the shelves. At 6% butterfat, everyone wants them.. not just Desis.— The Ashram (@theashramCH) January 28, 2025
"Is it milk Made in USA or Made in India and exported to USA? The former means just branding, but the latter is dairy exports from India, which is crazy."
Is it milk Made in USA or Made in India and exported to USA. The former means just branding, but the latter is dairy exports from India , which is crazy.— Vijay Sapps (@VJsapps) January 29, 2025
"Why is it 6 bucks though ??"
Why is it 6 bucks though ??— Arjun Ramanujann (@RandianJustice) January 29, 2025
"Who are these people in the US drinking a gallon of Milk??? 3.78 liters That will be 3 times my family's consumption."
Who are these people in the US drinking a gallon of Milk???
3.78 liters
That will be 3 times my family's consumption— Beytal 🥭 (@navyogita) January 29, 2025
"Are Americans buying it, or is it being stocked for Indians craving for a taste of home? Like Kurkure & Maggi!"
Are Americans buying it, or is it being stocked for Indians craving for a taste of home? Like Kurkure & Maggi!— RD (@DharRenuka) January 29, 2025
"Why isn't anyone talking about the horrible packaging?? The dented jars & tacky labels look so shady."
Why isn't anyone talking about the horrible packaging?? The dented jars & tacky labels look so shady 🙈— s (@chirpy2804) January 29, 2025
Last year, veteran actress Neena Gupta posted about discovering tendli (ivy gourd) in a supermarket abroad. She posted a clip in which she can be seen placing this vegetable in her plastic bag. In the caption, the actress exclaimed, "So excited to find tindli in Australia." Click here to read the full story.
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