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Best labneh, according to chefs

One pick, tied to named tasters and public sources — from Samin Nosrat. Recommendations come from ciaosamin.substack.com.

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    Top pick

    Karoun Labne

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    “I always look for Karoun brand labneh, which is super creamy and has the perfect level of tanginess.” Nosrat says she usually buys it rather than straining her own, and keeps a tub in the fridge for dips, Turkish eggs, cakes and spooning beside rice. Made from California milk in San Fernando, California.
    Where to buy · karouncheese.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: ciaosamin.substack.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best labneh, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Karoun Labne, chosen by Samin Nosrat (Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat). “I always look for Karoun brand labneh, which is super creamy and has the perfect level of tanginess.” Nosrat says she usually buys it rather than straining her own, and keeps a tub in the fridge for dips, Turkish eggs, cakes and spooning beside rice. Made from California milk in San Fernando, California. Source: ciaosamin.substack.com ↗
Why is there only one pick for labneh?
Karoun Labne is a rare one-pick exception: no second brand sold nationally has an unpaid backer strong enough to rank yet. Regional, single-chain and weaker national brands were checked and left off until one clears the bar.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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