![]() I’ll admit, it doesn’t taste as good when warm, compared to when it’s cold. After you mix your first batch, don’t take your first taste until after you’ve refrigerated it for a few hours. This is not the powdered milk of our youth. After our first pitcher, we were hooked, and here’s why. We decided to buy one can of their ‘Milk Alternative’ to see if it would suit our palettes. If you’re looking for pure powdered milk for long term storage, again, Augason Farms has that too:Ĭountry Fresh 100% Real Instant Nonfat Dry Milk We really like the taste compared to other powdered milks.)Īugason Farms Morning Moo’s Low Fat Milk Alternative – Makes 6 Gallons (Update: What we bought was from Augason Farms. We found several websites where you can purchase powdered milk in #10 cans. Quality of hermetically packaged nonfat dry milk in long-term storage.We decided to look into powdered milk. Quality attributes of dried milk products packaged for long term storage. Sensory Quality of Nonfat Dry Milk After Long-Term Storage J. Keep opened containers away from light, moisture and warmer temperatures. Once opened, NFDM will have a 3 month shelf life. ![]() If the absence of milk fat is objectionable, mix reconstituted NFDM into whole fresh milk. Reconstituted NFDM will not taste any better than fresh non-fat milk. Non-instantized versions may need blending or can be held overnight in the refrigerator after reconstituting to increase solubility. The instantized type of NFDM will dissolve in water more readily. Typically 1/3 cup dry powder is mixed with one cup water to make on serving. Most other nutrients (calories, carbohydrates, proteins, and minerals will remain unchanged. Storage of these products for periods longer than several years will result in vitamin and flavor degradation. Data is not available for longer term storage effects on vitamins. Vitamin levels are stable for 6 month and only minimally decline after 18 months. Vitamins A and D are not present in non-fat milk and must be supplemented. Most vitamins in dried milks are present in comparable levels to those of whole milk. NFDM is an excellent source of protein, calcium and nutrition, providing 80 calories per serving. Storage at 10☌ (50☏) resulted in minimal flavor changes in 52 month. After 4-yr storage, NFDM samples stored at 21☌ (70☏) were rated unacceptable by the panelists. A 2USU research study demonstrated NFDM held at 32☌ (90☏) for 6 mo began to develop off-flavors and by 24 mo was considered unacceptable by a trained sensory panel. At hot temperatures the shelf life can be as little as 3 months. At cool to cold temperatures the shelf life is 3-5 years. The shelf life of packaged, NFDM ranges from 3 months to 3-5 years. Unacceptability of samples in the study was due to an oxidized/stale flavor. A 2USU study concluded that after 4-year NFDM samples stored in plastic bags (not Mylar-type) were statistically less acceptable than samples stored in cans.The form of milk (instant or regular) did not affect the length of time NFDM could be stored. Oxygen absorbers should be used to remove oxygen from containers to extend shelf life and minimize off-flavors. Other plastic containers are less suitable, e.g. Canning jars are suitable for smaller quantities provided light is prevented from reaching the dried milk. Mylar-type bags and #10 cans make good containers for large quantities. Packagingĭried milk must be stored free of moisture and oxygen. A 3BYU study in 2002 concluded there is wide variation in the quality of dried milk products available for long-term storage. Evaluate several brands of dried milk before purchasing any large quantity for emergency storage. A product meeting all three of these options would be the best for storage. "Extra-grade" is higher quality and some manufacturers supplement dried milk with vitamins A and D. Some NFDM is "instantized", a process that makes it easier to reconstitute. Dried whole milk and dried buttermilk have milk fat and are not suitable for long term storage. ![]() ![]() The process removes nearly all of the water prohibiting the growth of microorganisms. It is made from non-fat, grade A, milk that has been dried by spraying into hot air or heated on a drum. Non-fat dried milk (NFDM) is suitable for short and long term emergency food storage.
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