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What do you use for containers to freeze it? I was using rinsed/washed out quart milk jugs, but seems they make the frozen/defrosted milk "turn" faster -- at least I assume that's it. I was curious if powdered milk might be a solution so searched for it but, reading these comments, seems not!
I never had that problem. Are you using hot enough water to wash the jugs? Do you let them dry before using them? I can't think of anything else.
I use powdered milk for cooking and especially for baking...
I keep a small box of Carnation instant milk around for bread making. Many bread machine recipes call for two or three tablespoons of powdered milk.
The only other use for instant milk is to make a batch of instant hot chocolate mix. After you add the cocoa powder, you can't tell you're drinking instant milk.
I keep a small box of Carnation instant milk around for bread making. Many bread machine recipes call for two or three tablespoons of powdered milk.
The only other use for instant milk is to make a batch of instant hot chocolate mix. After you add the cocoa powder, you can't tell you're drinking instant milk.
Are you saying you make your own instant hot chocolate mix using powdered milk and cocoa powder or that you add powdered milk TO commercially prepared instant hot chocolate mix? But we digress...
I never had that problem. Are you using hot enough water to wash the jugs? Do you let them dry before using them? I can't think of anything else.
All I can think is that the plastic is somewhat porous and some milk leaches into it, souring over time. I've also had the reused quart milk containers spring a leak after having been frozen and thawed; they're not designed to last forever, I guess.
Powdered milk?.... hmmm... not if you have cholesterol issues. There are mixed opinions about oxysterols (oxidized cholesterol).
UHT milk might be a better choice ( shelf life 6-9 months ) no refrigerator needed.
Just curious, When did the OP of this thread pass away? I did not know until I looked and it said eternal member.
I recently found Hunter had passed away but don't know when. He was such a wealth of information about seafood. He is sorely missed. We don't use powdered milk. Haven't in many years now. Rarely is any kind of milk used now by myself and my wife uses little. Cooking I can tolerate it.
All I can think is that the plastic is somewhat porous and some milk leaches into it, souring over time. I've also had the reused quart milk containers spring a leak after having been frozen and thawed; they're not designed to last forever, I guess.
You certainly can't use them indefinitely. I use half & half in coffee and use those jugs to freeze milk and other liquids. Since I drink coffee daily, none of the containers are very old.
You certainly can't use them indefinitely. I use half & half in coffee and use those jugs to freeze milk and other liquids. Since I drink coffee daily, none of the containers are very old.
I wonder if waxed/cardboard holds up better (or other plastic containers, such as juice comes in).
Sorry to hear about the OP!
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