Storable Milk ?

[Foxfire]

What canned milk is the closest to what we but out of the refrigerated section?
Evaporated, condensed, Pet, ECT..... ?
Want to store some up for cooking mostly. But would be nice to plan a bowl of cereal from tile to time.


TIA Edward.

 

[Eddie]

I don't think that the canned stuff has a long enough shelf life. I get the boxes of powder instead.

 

[mrjarrell]

Well, none are going to be right up there with fresh, but there are some that are in the neighbourhood. Canned evaporated milk has a decent shelf life and tastes OK. There's also ultra pasteurised milk that comes in cartons that holds up quite well. Brands that come to mind are Parmalat, usually found in the baking section for some reason. Some small containers of organic shelf stable milk are also quite good (I use these for my kids lunches) they can have a shelf life out to about 6 months or better. None of them have years of life, tho. Powdered is a good enough sub, too. I used it loads while overseas. You get used to it, eventually.
I'd suggest for long term milk needs that you invest in goats if you have the space. They're better than all of the above, and a good source of meat and cheese, too.

 

[Armed & Christian]

I'd suggest for long term milk needs that you invest in goats if you have the space. They're better than all of the above, and a good source of meat and cheese, too.

+1

The foil packets aren't too bad. You can jam about 2 dozen in a 5 gal bucket for semi-LTS

 

[Bunnykid68]

Freeze it. last forever that way.

 

[Foxfire]

Thanks for your replies. Looks like I’ll be staying with powdered exclusively.

 

[bwframe]

Kroger had Carnation evaporated on sale for $.80 a can. I picked up 4 expiration dated 3/2012 to rotate out with my other 3-4 on hand. Also picked up 1/2 gals for the freezer rotation.

I'd like to hear more on details of the long term powdered milk. Not to thread jack, but powdered eggs also.

 

[E'villeGunner]

Ugh! Does NOT even sound like any of it would taste good to me.

 

[DHolder]

Go with the powdered. Condensed is good to have around for cooking, the powdered will (to me) taste better after its been chilled for a while.

 

[pearlman1966]

Have you tried the NIDO brand milk ? If you get it cold before drinking it's not to bad.

 

[JC_]

Click this link: HERE

This stuff is not bad - especially if cold.

 

[4sarge]

MILK, without refrigeration, until it was needed. I've heard it called, "irradiated milk", "long-life milk", and "shelf stable milk", milk, irradiated Milk that has been subjected to ultraviolet light, when the 7‐dehydrocholesterol naturally present is converted into vitamin D.

I was raised on Alpura 2000, now called Alpura Clasica (It was from the future!) as soon as it became available. It has a very distinct flavor, better than Parmalat.

Parmalat SpA (BIT: PLT), is a multinationalItaliandairy and food corporation. Having become the leading global company in the production of UHT (Ultra High Temperature) milk. Today, Parmalat is a company with a global presence, having major operations in Europe, Latin America, North America, Australia, China and South Africa.

Still specializing in UHT milk and milk derivatives (varieties of yoghurt, cheese, butter, ice cream, etc.), the group also has an interest in fruit juices. These products are distributed under well-known brand names such as Lactis, Santal, Malù, and Kyr. Its worldwide operations include almost 140 production centres and more than 36,000 employees, while 5,000 Italian dairy farms are dependent on the company for the bulk of their business. Its shares are listed on the Milan Stock Exchange.

 

[caneman]

My wife always has a couple cartons of the shelf stable on hand. Never had a problem with it and will keep it on hand for when we run out of the regular.

 

[gemlit-eyed]

powdered milk

I have been useing powdered for some time now. add vanila extract makes it much more palitable. Dosn't hurt cerial flavor either.

 

[irishfan]

Go with the powdered. Condensed is good to have around for cooking, the powdered will (to me) taste better after its been chilled for a while.

We had powdered when I was young and although it is not the same as store bought milk it will fill the void You can drink water and powder mix fruit drinks all you want but after a few weeks a glass of milk would be a treat. Also, it would be a great barter item to a family who has young children.

 

[rooster007]

here you go

 

[NVG]

Bumping this older thread-came up with nothing using search function.
My local Dollar Tree carries Gossner premium shelf stable milk. I store both powdered and liquid LTS milk products. The Gossners is very good. 1 QT for $1. Served cold is almost undistinguishable from fresh. Best "use by date" is around 1 year from purchase. I have used some 8 months past that date with no ill effects. I do store all in cool cellar environment. It comes in whole, 2% and skim. The whole and 2% is what I have tasted-both good. I can tolerate the powdered non fat dry and Nido brand when mixed well and chilled but am also starting to add the Gossners to my preps as well. Hope this helps others.
NVG

 

[guns and groceries]

+1 on the Gossner. I was fortunate to be at Dollar Tree as they were stocking the shelf and grabbed an unopened case off the floor. There are several internet reviews with folks that have used it 2 years past date. I find that an opened carton will be just fine in the fridge for 3+ weeks. Very convenient to have around.

 

[rhino]

So what is the Gossner stuff? Ultra-pasteurized or sterlized in some way before packaging?

If it's that good, you could probably improve the powdered and extend the use of the Gossner by mixing them.

 

[NVG]

rhino, it's stated as "Ultra hi temp pasteurized process and packaging keeps the milk fresh and natural for several months without refrigeration".