Differences in Powdered Milk

As requested, here's what I know about the differences in powdered milks. Here's a website that gives an explanation about the difference between the regular type and instant type. According to them, the way they are made with the equipment available today, there is no significant difference in the taste between the two these days. I don't know if I mentioned it in the video but the lecithin that is used in the instant non-fat milk actually has health benefits but they say that not enough is added to the milk to make a significant difference.
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[@croutoncrackerjacks]

Thanks for the thorough synopsis and price breakdown. Just because it's the cheapest doesn't make it the best deal. I always said that if I had to do without milk then so be it because there is no way I am drinking nonfat dry milk. Hate the stuff. I'm not a big milk drinker and most of my milk consumption is with cereal. In dire situations, cereal would be on the bottom of my priority list!

[@wtmac02]

Something I have noticed with the Walmart instant dry milk is if you let it sit in your fridge for 24 - 48 hours before drinking, it tastes a lot closer to fresh milk. It loses most of that sweet taste that you get if you mix it and drink it on the spot. Still not perfect but much more drinkable. Also it seems to be more palatable when it's ice cold so set your fridge accordingly.

[@richheckman4868]

Thanks you for putting this together. I was very confused about the different types of powdered/instant milks, but you've helped to explain some VERY important differences Thanks again!

[@MichellesCraftsandMore]

Never knew there was so much difference in milks. Thanks for the great info!

[@sunbunnyprepper5721]

Thank you for all your work. I had been trying to figure out what to do about milk for storage and after listening to this went to Honeyville and ordered a 25 lb bag. It was a lot cheaper this way and I have various canning options here. As usual you seem to be able to come to the rescue just in time. I was getting so frustrated as to what to do about milk and your video came up. We need to get you a cape and super shirt. Have a great day.

[@alimony812]

Hmm. I was curious about dry milk, this was one stop shopping for all I needed to know. Thanks for the post :)

[@mesatop5]

Great information! Thanks for all the work you put into researching these products and for posting this video. We used to use non-instant powdered milk to make yogurt. It worked very well.

[@lindafinlayson5552]

This gave me soooo much information! And saved me the time I would have had to spend to figure this all out! thanks so much.

[@cindyrellascastle]

I am humbled, I am ever so grateful for you doing this response for me. This explains so much now. I trust your opinions and have much faith in all your videos. And this also answers my dilemma of whether to buy that alternative milk. I have been batting that around for months. I also live on east coast & the S&H kills a lot of my purchases. Maybe companies will wake up to their loss of sales. I can not begin to thank you enough for doing this.(((((hugs)))))

[@jazzart100]

Thank you for the information. This is something I really wondered about.I'm here in the Toronto area and it is not easy to find.

[@Kimmies991]

I like the milk alternative too as it has a very long shelf life. Thank you so much for another awesome video!

[@kimgage4364]

You think like I do! I always break down the cost! Even for my regular shopping! Thanks for posting you saved me a lot of work!

[@nthekitchen48]

Great information! You did a whole lot of research to get this information out! Many thanks! Love & Prayers

[@imstillworkin]

nthekitchen48 Thank you!

[@MsKestrela1]

I love Nido milk. I actually like the taste! Thank you so much for the awesome research you have done, and for your generosity in sharing it with your fans. You are SO appreciated! I will definitely look into the milk alternative for LT storage, because, as you say, Nido has a pretty short shelf life. I had some getting ready to expire, so I made hot cocoa mixes for Christmas gifts for my clients. They were a huge hit!

[@nthomas87]

Thanks for this video. This was the only one that I could find that compared types. Because of this video, I decided to buy some Nido. It's pretty good. I'll be using it to prepare meals and cereal during my 800 mile hike that I'm taking this fall.

[@AtomkeySinclair]

That was fascinating. I'm going to share this with prepper friends.

[@missmamtube]

Thank you so much imstillworkin, great information. Blessings to you and your family !

[@paulettaconley7914]

You did a good job of explaining the differences. I did n't ask but you answered what I needed to know. Thanks

[@erinowl4407]

Thank you very much for this video. GREAT information and I also appreciated your opinion on the taste differences. Best wishes to you and yours.

[@minicomma]

That was very informative. Thanks for sharing your research on the different milk products!

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Thank you for the break down it will definatley help. My memories of powered milk from when I was a kid was "YUK". Thanks again for a great video.

[@canoemissouri]

Honeyville is having their 20% savings off case prices which makes the alternative very reasonable. Thanks for all your video's I always look forward to your new ones. You are an inspiration to me!

[@m.b.g.2235]

Pat Sutcliffe

[@scodurh]

Thank you for the education...I had no idea...I put this vid in a playlist so I can access it again :)

[@akinyemiegbe9606]

Lovely and in depth review. Thanks

[@anniegaddis5240]

I'm SOooo glad you told us about Honeyville Milk Alt. I just ordered 6 large cans!

[@SOAPFREEK]

Never tryied Honeyville milk alternative. Is it really that goood?? I tried morning moo and love it. If Honeyville is good and the price is better I may go with them. I guess buying one of their small cans is a good way to find out!! That wya I am not out a lot of money if I dont like.

[@fatpius]

Many thanks. It is quite difficult to factor everything in when trying to decide. This one is a keeper too.

[@sandlappersue01]

Thank you for this video. I wanted to point out that Honeyville sells their milk in 25 pound bags as well.That is how I buy it for our family as it's even cheaper. I store them in plastic storage bags, within a gamma lid enclosed bucket.

[@SewEasyCreations]

Great information. I have wondered about this and now I have my answers. I love your info videos, they are always so helpful. Thanks for doing all the research and sharing.

[@TheQueensCabinet]

Excellent presentation, very precise.

[@LindasPantry]

I have a cannery here But they won;t let you go unless you have LDS member go with you:( I have been twice and it was such a great experience! Thank you for this! ~Linda~

[@nitahicks6936]

Enjoyed seeing this ad . Very wholesome.❤

[@ndanieltx]

I am down with powered milk for prep and emergency. However, I have been stocking an alternative. Gossner boxed milk. I get it for $1 per quart at DollarTree and it keeps for 1 yr. It good and no missing needed. Comes in square tetra box so stores nice and compact.

[@barrybrum]

Hi, enjoyed your video. I was just looking on the Honeyville website and found the following information. The Honeyville "milk alternative" is chemical ridden, whereas their Instant Nonfat Dry Milk is milk, palm oil, and vitamins. Here's the break down, just thought you would want to be aware. Brum Honeyville Instant Milk Alternative Ingredients: Whey, Nonfat Milk, Non Dairy Creamer (Coconut oil, Corn Syrup Solid, Sodium Caseinate Dipotassium phosphate, Mono and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin), Calcium Sulfate, Vitamin Mix.(Ascorbic acid, vitamin E acetate, dicalcium phosphate, vitamin A palmitate, niacinamide, zinc oxide, reduced iron, copper gluconate, calcium panthothenate, vitamin D-3, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, biotin, potassium iodide, and vitamin B-12). Honeyville Nonfat Dry Milk Ingredients: Nonfat Dry Milk, Vitamin A, Palmate, Vitamin D.

[@jungleno.]

Those are vitamins.

[@asecondisahiccup]

Thank you for sharing this. It all makes sense to me, good lesson to learn.

[@Begining2013]

This was such a helpful video :)

[@foxylilmimi]

very thorough video. great job

[@34Varsity]

Thank You very much. I appreciate you and your channel

[@clmierau]

I've never heard of Nido milk, I'll have to check it out. We don't use much milk, don't drink any at all as a matter of fact. Thanks for doing this video as I have started to buy instant milk and never paid attention to the information you've given. My thoughts were to try to cook with it if I had to.

[@perbain]

Wonderful information. Thank you so much. Your a great teacher.

[@rchopp]

Once again great info, Thank you.

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

Thanks for this tutorial. It was very helpful.

[@RhodeToPrepping]

This my dear youtube friend was a most excellent video! Yea for you! Yea for us!

[@justmefolks1863]

Wow after seeing your price comparison I will quit complaining about the prices I pay. I stocked on NIDO, haven't used any as of yet because I haven't needed it. We cut our consumption of milk products way down due to the prices of milk being $4 a gallon for 2%. I only pay $2.00 for a can of NIDO, figures out to be 61 cents a gallon. I would suggest for people to check around for bargain type stores, you do have to watch the dates but products are far cheaper. Great video, thank you.

[@marythompson9222]

I like tge honeyville whey too. I was thinking of taking a cup of instant puffy and flattening it in a bag then seeing what a cup was reduced to and altering the measurements for reconstitution. I can store more in a smaller container that way. Good comparison u have. A real awakener. Thanks.

[@RealWorldReport]

Nido milk is excellent. I have some that's been out of date for several years and it tastes wonderful. As long as the seal is not broken you're good to go. Far as taste goes Nido is at the top of my list.

[@Taleulah]

An absolutely excellent video. Of course I expected nothing less from you. You are one smart gal. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. God bless.

[@missmamtube]

imstillworkin, thank you so much for the information on the various milks. Blessings !

[@N2tech]

Very informative, I have been thinking of switching to Dry milk because I buy a gallon of milk and it goes bad before I finish it. I think I will go with the Honeyville.Thank you.

[@donnagrifford7142]

Thank U 4 sharing! Very helpful! 🥰

[@HealthyPrepper]

This is very helpful! Thanks :)

[@asecondisahiccup]

Great informative video. Thank you.

[@webshirley2012]

Awesome video. I learned a lot from watching this. Thank you for sharing. :-)

[@KIMMIEnFLORIDA]

Very interesting! My son (now an adult) was born with a milk allergy, to this day he cannot drink/eat anything made with cow's milk or it comes back up immediately. The gaining popularity over the years of soy was such a good thing in my household except you couldn't make pudding with it...it would not set. We've since settled on Almond milk. Not sure if you can make pudding w/ it haven't tried. Great video & smartly done I enjoyed it thanks for sharing!

[@Alokiarpiro]

Best dry or powder mill is klim brand . The taste is amazing for smoothies and a lot of beverages

[@Sheila6325]

God Bless you! I can't stand non fat milk and I have been searching and reading with no luck whatever. This is wonderful, because with the 15% off at Honeyville right now, I'm picking up this milk right away! Whooo Hoooo! I just put a bunch of new items in my cart and with the milk I'm finally ready to order! I love a good deal and thank you so much for the milk information!

[@sansaman3440]

Great video ! Thank you ma'am

[@justmefolks1863]

I go to an Amish store to get mine, they have some salvage type items. The nido has never been expired. In different area they have stores that have the same type of items they are usually referred to as salvage or dented can stores. So far I have been able to find them in almost every part of Missouri, close enough to make the trip worth it. Most buy stuff by the train loads when the stores fail to pick it up by the dead line getting it cheap so the trains (or trucks) can get moving again.

[@seecanon5840]

I, like you can do without the alternative milk and finding something better is a chore. I did find that mixing a tablespoon of coffee creamer into the hydrated milk did help the taste a bit when consuming milk by the glass. I am not a milk consumer except in recipes or hot tea or iced coffee. And then I use whatever tastes best to me. Thank you for the address and the video. I do and have used the Carnation dried milk to make yogurt and in recipes. Thanks again for the video.

[@Mizpah2195]

I just received a whole bucket of non-fat milk powder from Saratoga Farms. I did not care for it at all. Could be the non-fat thing but it has a very funky taste! I purchased NIDO from Wal Mart and it is very pleasant tasting. Based only on the taste of these two and not the cost, etc. I choose NIDO until I am able to try other brands. I will be re-sealing my bucket knowing it will taste good if I am desperate for milk. I love Honeyville products so I will be ordering soon to give it a try.

[@ohioalone]

Great info, We get the LDS milk. Thank you.

[@-na-nomad6247]

great video, thanks.

[@irnamax9]

Anyone raised in Alaska knows all about powdered milk. Milk Man was a big seller.

[@Wechosworld]

Not if you're form Anchorage like me.

[@stephaniecaple9464]

Eagle River raised girl from the 70's, I remember powdered milk. Was not a fan🤢. I love milk, my fridge is always stocked. I'm curious though to try an alternative. Thank you for the input. Stay safe and keep washing your hands everybody.

[@HeavenlySoapsSuch]

I would be more interested in what is listed in the ingredients list.

[@robertjohnson2374]

Great Video. I've done extensive taste testing, and price shopping and now store 4 different varieties. I agree with you on best taste, the honeyville alternative, hands down tastes the best, and I store it for drinking milk. I use provident pantry for my flavored drinks like hot chocolate (I can send you the recipe if you like), flavored milk, etc. It works better in the end. Nido, is my goto milk for breads and other recipes that require full fat, but I buy it from amazon using amazon prime (believe it or not, its manufactured in North PA, but comes from England). As for a non-instant, I go with Thrive, which is $7.99 shipping and about $23 per can. We're about equidistant to an LDS store. Too far to drive unless I'm heading south for some other reason.

[@TheRivalConcept]

true, in Australia ( well from what I have seen) we only have the instant kind usually in full fat or skim and we have just non dairy creamer, which has nothing but hydronized palm and veg oil....the thing is we have a lot of UHT and long life milks, yes they taste a tad different but different dosnt mean bad and the one I buy here in Aus is called Devondale Long life milk which is real milk heated and sealed in a sterial container in a sterial room

[@ataylorai1]

Thank you for the info.

[@kokonutbaby1]

Great info! Thanks!

[@imstillworkin]

The powdered milk they sell in the grocery store today is the same powdered milk I hated as a kid. The milk alternative really isn't bad.

[@joesilkwood4958]

Oh it helps! Thanks!!

[@carda5967]

excellent video thank you!

[@Sheila6325]

I had a list that I needed to fill before the milk so I only got 2 of them, but I will purchase by the case the next time I order. I really wanted to try it first though. I did do pretty good this time, so no problem. I gotta get busy on canning some meat though, I have been putting it off over and over, so it's time. Now that it's winter, and time to think about preps, I already have about a 100 lists of things to do, or prepare for. Dang, I need fulltime help here, getting too old for this.

[@gethighonlife11]

I don't know why I am watching this because I hate nonfat dry milk! When I was a kid, my father always bought this more than he bought bottled milk! I swore that when I became grown, I would never buy nonfat dry milk again! 25 years and no dry milk! But this video was very informative.

[@codythornburg7053]

I can get milk at my local king soopers for 1.99 a gallon. Only thing is the shelf life is no where near the powdered milks. Thanks for the video, I'm prepping for the apaocolypse days so it's good to know this stuff!

[@ptquilter48]

I like your video very much. Lots of Great Info. Is there anyway I can get a copy of your chart? I certainly would like a copy. Thanks so much for all your work on this. It is very very helpful.

[@nancyjohiler1347]

I just bought a 3.52 lb can of the Nido yesterday 9-18-18 from Walmart for 5.00. I was wondering if it can be dry canned. Has anyone ever did the dry can with this type of milk? Would sure like to hear how it worked.

[@vapingrealtor]

If I head up that to Richmond I will let you know. We live an hour from everything, the Beach, the malls, Richmond etc. I am so used to driving everywhere for everything. When I bought my car in 09 it had 18K miles on it, now it is over 100K.

[@sherrikarlstedt6442]

You can order some products from LDS online. The dry milk is one of them. Shipping as of today for WI was $3. Good luck.

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

I was raised on nonfat dry milk. I remember my mom made a pitcher every couple nights. My dad called it "melk" instead of the more precise "milk", and its a pronunciation that has stuck with me all these years. My recently-diagnosed diabetes is causing me to avoid milk (or melk) because the milk sugars play havoc with my glucose levels. I'm still looking for a food that is better for my diabetes.

[@oodhamman]

Awesome video. Have you looked into the U.S.D.A food website they have powder milk. Awesome video thank you

[@wingtweet]

Great video! I'm on the east coast and was having some trouble figuring out the differences. The last I purchased was Thrive. I haven't tried it, though, so I cannot say if it is good, bad, or ugly lololol

[@robertdole5391]

You can buy from the cannery online and that will save you the drive and some of the shipping costs from Utah BTW. Nice video :)

[@sherrikarlstedt6442]

For those that cannot find formula, goats milk may be a good alternative. Fresh is best, naturally homogenized, easier to digest. If you don't like the taste of whatever milk, try adding a little vanilla and/or sugar. Whatever milk is best chilled.

[@Rhiahl]

I looked up some taste testing on powdered milks about a year or so ago. Came across a video here on youtube where a bunch of LDS women checked out a variety of the milks. Most were shocked that the milk from the LDS cannery came in second in the test since they were use to drinking it. The one that came out first was a powdered milk called "Country Cream". It too comes in #10 cans and makes 5 gallons for $17.99 a can at Grandmas Country Foods Dot Com. Flat rate shipping $6.99

[@prettypaperpieces8709]

Thanks, good information.

[@shamrock1234567]

Nido is good tried it and you can even use it on cold cereal if you chill it overnight but use it within 24 hrs after preparing it. you can use it to make the cook and serve pudding too it replaces the milk you buy in the jugs for cooking and it is drinkable as well much more useful than the instant nonfat dry milk is. when mixing use hot tap water and add the powder to the water not the other way around mix well and chill overnight for drinking or for cereal not necessary to chill it if you are using it to cook with get all the tips on their website btw I use the Fortificada not the 1 plus it is sweetened with honey and may be too sweet for exchanging with regular milk. drink it warm to help you sleep makes good hot cocoa too. it is a good product

[@marcclarke01]

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[@ThePreppingArtist]

Which moon sign do you use to can your milk on and do you can everything this way or just your cannery items?

[@sandlappersue01]

Oh, I will have to check out the powdered eggs as well, with my hens not being faithful lately.

[@somuchtolearn4]

Nice Job! I too would like to compare shelf life when shrink wrapped.

[@Bernkastel-S117]

The powdered milk that gets sold in my country is actually really really good powdered milk. It it actually tastes way better than the original thing. Most people I know like buying the powdered milk instead of the normal carton of milk because it’s 1 cheaper and 2 way tastier

[@missmamtube]

imstillworking, it makes sense anytime you share and teach us something:)

[@EchoesOfAnAngel]

Great Video. I have use the WM brand in my meals in a jar but have to double the amounts of powder milk for the recipe. I have also vacuum sealed with a oxygen absorber to extend the shelf life but I'm not sure how long it extends it to, any ideas? I have also created instant breakfast meal packets with the carnation instant breakfast and using the WM powder milk. Might be a thought to try for quick meal high in protein and vitamins.

[@theresabollman8061]

Smartest lady on youtube! Thanks for your time.

[@Lookingforblueskies1]

Hey, thank you for this most helpful information. You are truly amazing and I sincerely appreciate all you do. Have you check into Thrive's milk? I live in Middle Tennessee and found #10 can Non-Fat Dry Milk $18.89 plus $7.99 shipping. I left your video and can't remember all your details but I thought this was reasonable.

[@littledgrammy]

Shelfreliance trive has a good milk ( at least husband and son likes it) but it is costly so I buy the cheap food lion brand to use in cooking when I out of real milk! You gave lots of good info . Shipping does add up. I live in NC at the stateline into VA in a town so small that its not on the maps ! Lol

[@melindacash1268]

If you go to the Mexican stores they have the 10# can for 12.00..nido is made by Nestly ...which they have different varieties with calcium and vitamins in them...

[@pberndt33]

I use Nido and just love it. I mix it a tad stronger and I swear it tastes like drinking half and half. I also use it to stretch my regular milk supply mixing it. I hate hearing we are out of milk again and then you go and spend money on other products you dont need

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

hey Imstillworkin, thanks for the milk video. I use winndixie non fat instant a lot, but not as a drink, i add it to my cold oatmeal and fruit for breakfast and bake with it and use it to make my veggie cheese sauce for macaoroni and tuna. I used to buy cheap walmart powdered milk but found it stored poorly as it aged it turned yellow and smelled awful. Friends living fulltime on boats turned me onto winndixie milk.price is $10 for 8QT box.

[@MarkusRock777]

I bought some powdered water, but I don't know what to add. Please help

[@rdu239]

Anchor has family pack whole milk and their more expensive fortified milk, what is the difference?