How to Quickly and Accurately Distinguish Real and Fake TH True Milk

TH True Milk, a milk brand renowned for its quality and natural flavor, has become a familiar choice for many Vietnamese families. However, the issue of counterfeit and imitation products poses a significant challenge for consumers when selecting products. The following article by Kamereo will help you distinguish real and fake TH milk!

How to Distinguish Real and Fake TH True Milk by Packaging

To identify genuine or fake TH True Milk, first, you need to determine the product’s packaging type. This is because TH True Milk collaborates with two packaging suppliers and uses three types of packaging for fresh milk: regular Tetra Pak, new Tetra Pak, and SIG Combibloc.

Below is a comparison table to help identify the packaging characteristics of TH milk:

Packaging	Tetra Pak (Regular)	Tetra Pak (New)	SIG Combibloc
Straw Position	Located at one of the corners of the milk carton.	Located in the middle of the top surface without a white border.	Located in the center of the top surface and usually has a white border around it.
Bottom Design	Two triangular folds, printed with the Tetra Pak name and logo.	Two triangular folds printed with the SIG logo.	One straight fold.
Other Information	The side of the carton also clearly displays the logo of this packaging supplier.	Slightly shorter in height than the Tetra Pak carton, but the milk volume remains the same.	The front of the carton is designed with distinctive beveled edges, creating a different appearance.

After identifying the packaging style of the TH milk product, the next step is to carefully examine the characteristic signs to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit products:

Identifying Features of Genuine TH Milk Packaging

• Information on genuine TH milk packaging is printed clearly and sharply, with no smudging or ink bleeding.
• The expiration date of genuine products is printed using continuous small dots, forming a clear and easy-to-read date, month, and year.
• Regarding color, TH milk packaging uses three color ranges: dark, medium, and light, corresponding to three product types: sweetened, less sweetened, and unsweetened. These colors are usually soft and not overly vibrant.

Identifying Features of Fake TH Milk Packaging

• Information on counterfeit packaging is often printed faintly, prone to content errors, or shows signs of ink smudging.
• The expiration date line on fake packaging is usually printed with a solid line, lacking the small dot printing characteristic of genuine products.
• Colors on fake milk packaging tend to be darker and may lack the sophistication of genuine packaging.

How to Distinguish Real and Fake TH True Milk by Barcode

To differentiate between genuine and counterfeit TH milk, an important step is to check the barcode on the carton. This can be done easily using a barcode scanning application on a smartphone or by manually analyzing the numbers that make up the barcode:

Scanning the Barcode

Scanning the barcode on the milk product using software is an effective and simple method to verify the authenticity and origin of the product you are choosing:

• Step 1: Users need to download and install a barcode scanning application on their mobile device.
• Step 2: Use the installed software to scan the barcode printed on the milk product packaging.
• Step 3: After scanning the TH True Milk barcode, the application will display detailed information about the product, including images, prices, and points of sale.
• Step 4: If the displayed information is complete and matches the product, it is likely genuine. Conversely, if the system reports an error or cannot find information, the product may be fake or non-genuine.

There are many applications that support barcode scanning; here are a few suggestions you might consider:

• iCheck: A popular application that helps scan barcodes, distinguish genuine from fake goods, and display information such as expiration date, origin, and manufacturer.
• Barcode Việt: Software developed by Vietnamese, with an easy-to-use interface, fast scanning, and excellent for looking up information on domestic milk products.
• Barcode Scanner: Supports scanning many types of international and domestic barcodes such as QR, EAN, UPC…, providing complete product information for milk.

How to Calculate the Barcode of Genuine TH True Milk

Instead of using software, you can also manually check the validity of the TH True Milk barcode using the following steps:

• Step 1: Sum the digits at the odd positions, starting from left to right, including the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th digits. Then, call this sum A.
• Step 2: Sum the digits at the even positions, starting from left to right, including the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th digits. Then, call this sum B.
• Step 3: Calculate the value C using the formula: C = A + (B × 3) + the digit at the 13th position.
• Step 4: If the last digit of C is 0, the barcode is considered valid according to the standard. Conversely, if the last digit is not 0, the barcode may be fake or there may have been an error in the calculation process.

Example Illustration:

The barcode of genuine TH True Milk is 8935217400157.

• Step 1: The sum of the digits at odd positions is: A = 8 + 3 + 2 + 7 + 0 + 1 = 21.
• Step 2: The sum of the digits at even positions is: B = 9 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 5 = 24.
• Step 3: Calculate the value C: C = 21 + (24 × 3) + 7 = 21 + 72 + 7 = 100.
• Step 4: The result C is 100, with the last digit being 0. Therefore, the barcode 8935217400157 is a valid barcode according to the standard.

Identifying Genuine TH True Milk by Milk Quality

Consumers can directly assess the quality of the milk inside:

• Genuine TH True Milk: Real milk has a uniform milky white color, no lumps, and no sediment. When observed directly after opening the carton, the milk surface has no abnormal film. The smell of the milk is natural, mild, without any sour or strange odors.
• Fake or Low-Quality TH True Milk: Fake milk often shows signs such as lumps, sediment at the bottom of the carton even without shaking, or a film on the surface. The smell of the milk is unnatural and may have strange odors such as powdered milk, a slightly sour smell, or the smell of fermented products.

Identifying Genuine TH True Milk by Selling Price

Besides quality, packaging, or barcode, the selling price is also an important factor that helps consumers distinguish between genuine and fake TH milk. Genuine products usually have a stable selling price at reputable distribution systems, with negligible fluctuations:

• 1-liter sterilized fresh milk carton: approximately 39,000 VND/bottle or 420,000 VND/carton of 12 bottles.
• 180ml sterilized fresh milk carton: approximately 38,300 VND/pack or 413,000 VND/carton.
• 110ml sterilized fresh milk carton: approximately 24,400 VND/pack or 268,000 VND/carton.
• 220ml sterilized paper milk pouch: approximately 9,100 VND/pouch or 382,000 VND/carton.

Fake TH milk is often offered at a significantly lower price than the market price, possibly even half or less. This unusual price level is a clear warning sign that consumers should pay attention to, especially when buying online or from unclear sources.

Therefore, if you find TH True Milk products being sold at a very cheap price, you should carefully check the packaging, expiration date, and barcode before deciding to buy and use the product.

Where to Buy Genuine TH True Milk?

To ensure you buy genuine TH True Milk, consumers should look for distribution channels with high reliability and verified information about the product’s origin. Here are some helpful suggestions to help you easily identify and buy the correct genuine TH milk products on the market:

Kamereo – Supplier of Genuine TH True Milk at Good Prices

Kamereo is a pioneering platform directly connecting food suppliers with F&B businesses in Vietnam, providing genuine TH True Milk at good prices. With a vision to optimize the supply chain in Vietnam, Kamereo has continuously developed, creating a transparent, modern, and sustainable supply ecosystem, thereby building trust with a large number of customers.

Kamereo’s difference lies in the application of advanced technology, which helps optimize the procurement process and effectively manage costs for businesses. Through the application and website, customers can easily update product prices online, saving time and making quick and accurate decisions.

Not only that, we also support flexible ordering until 12:00 AM and commit to fast delivery before 6:00 AM the next day. Our delivery service also ensures the stability of the goods source with a nearly absolute on-time delivery rate, sufficient quantity, and no product errors.

TH True Mart Chain

The TH True Mart store chain is a retail system directly managed and operated by TH Group. Customers shopping here can completely trust the origin of the products because the goods are supplied directly from the manufacturer, eliminating intermediaries. In addition, the professional consultants at the stores are ready to assist customers in choosing the type of milk that best suits their individual needs.

Note: Detailed information about the list of stores belonging to the TH True Mart system can be found on the official website of TH Group.

Be Cautious When Buying TH True Milk Online

Currently, taking advantage of the product’s popularity, many businesses on e-commerce platforms have mixed in products of unclear origin, posing risks to quality and food safety. To minimize this risk, online shoppers can refer to some ways to distinguish genuine and fake TH milk as follows:

• Prioritize choosing official stores: Should buy products at the official TH True Milk stores on reputable e-commerce platforms such as Tiki Trading, Shopee Mall, LazMall, and TikTok Shop Mall. These stores are often labeled “Official” or “Mall” for easy identification.
• Carefully check seller information: Consider the brand name of the online store, prioritizing stores that display the word “Official” to ensure this is an official distribution channel of the brand.
• Refer to reviews from previous buyers: Carefully read comments and reviews from customers who have purchased the product, paying special attention to reviews with actual product images.
• Carefully study product descriptions and seller information: Carefully read the detailed information about the product, origin, and contact information of the seller.
• Learn about the exchange and return policy and platform commitments: Understand the regulations on returns and the commitments to product quality from the e-commerce platform to protect your rights in case the product has problems.

What to Do When You Buy Fake TH True Milk?

When you suspect you have purchased fake TH True Milk during use, consumers need to calmly take the following steps to ensure safety and rights:

• Stop using immediately: Immediately stop drinking if you notice any unusual signs such as a strange odor, lumps, unusual color, or digestive discomfort.
• Check the product: Carefully check the barcode, expiration date in all positions, packaging, color, and taste compared to genuine products you have used before.
• Contact the seller or manufacturer: Immediately notify the store, supermarket, or e-commerce platform where you purchased the product, and contact TH True Milk’s customer care hotline, website, fan page, or support email, providing detailed information about the suspected product (lot number, production date, images).
• Report to authorities: If there is evidence confirming it is a fake product, report it to the local Market Management Department, the consumer protection hotline 1800.6838, or reputable media channels for support and community warning.
• Keep evidence: Keep the suspected product (packaging, milk carton, purchase invoice, images, unboxing video) to serve the verification process and as legal basis.

Conclusion

The above are specific instructions to help you equip yourself with the necessary knowledge to distinguish genuine and fake TH milk on the market. Hopefully, this will make it easier for you to choose genuine products, contributing to health protection. To see more and update food knowledge, please visit the Food and Lifestyle section to explore more useful articles!