The Ultimate Powdered Milk Guide Everything You Need to Know

[@marybradley3871]

I want to add a critical point here. Cows, dairy, eggs, all in a 'negative spot light' right now. I've stocked up on powdered milk, powdered eggs and even powdered butter. It's something to REALLY consider these days!

[@SuttonsDaze]

Thanks for sharing!

[@marybradley3871]

@@montagmuller2767 lucky for me I stocked up on these about 10 years ago

[@charmainemrtnz]

Make it after the kids go to bed. Put it into the empty milk jug. Chill overnight and they will never know the difference when on cereal.

[@carmenroupp653]

All the women I know did this when we was little

[@sewdesire]

When I was a child back in the sixties, my mother made mixed milk. She would mix up the powdered mik in the blender and then add some whole milk to it. That was the only way she could get us kids to drink it. She did this because as a family of eight, we went through milk fast and the grocery store was far away.

[@SuttonsDaze]

Saved money for certain

[@sewdesire]

@@SuttonsDaze Money was tight, for sure, and that was definitely part of the motivation. I still remember those big boxes of powdered milk.

[@sbender3787]

My neighbor (when I was growing up) did this, and it tasted horrible. Straight powered milk that is well chilled tastes better.

[@MarshaShelley-t3n]

My mom did the same! Made that milk go further for sure!

[@kathyelam2196]

My parents did the same. Anyone ever get lumps at the bottom of their glass?

[@kehlarr5525]

One thing people may consider is the type of water used to mix up the milk. The same powdered milk can taste completely different with tap water vs distilled, spring, purified, or even a home's well water.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Bingo. That might be the very reason so many people turn their noses at the very thought of powdered milk. The quality and purity of the water used to reconstitute said product. 😊❤

[@quakeroats5008]

Nido usually has a a manufacturers' Use By of approx 2 years. It is freeze dried and packed with nitrogen, just like instant coffee. I have used Nido four years after it's use by. I keep using an open can for at least six months. All tastes fine in hot drinks and does what it's supposed to in cooking and baking.

[@litaknowes7294]

That was a question I had I only have 4. #10 Nido and have been wondering if I would have to repackage TY

[@danam.8709]

Great to know as I've only been finding it with 6 month dates on the store shelves of late.

[@jaylynnthompson6836]

Nice, thanks for the information. I will give it a try.

[@StandFirmToTheEnd]

That is great to hear. I bought several cans at a clearance store. Going to check dates again and maybe mark a check on it date

[@fullofhope2222]

quality makes a big difference - NIDO may be more expensive but its good for years past the 'recommended' date

[@seekyahwehandneverbeafraid1952]

My mother in law makes powdered milk, sugar and cinnamon sticks as a alternative to chocolate milk before bed during cold weather , the kids love it❤

[@SuttonsDaze]

Sounds great!

[@palominogirl2732]

I make 'vanilla milk' in winter. Heat up milk with sugar, add some vanilla and marshmallows (I dehydrate those - OMG - so good!). Sometimes I put cinnamon in there, too.

[@mommyhobbs48]

Yum!

[@michaelreed388]

I'm Japaness, very early 60's my elementary school days, US military gave school kids milk from powdered.

[@clashalley5575]

Thanks for covering the basics for us millennials, I always really appreciate it and know I can trust the source. Powdered milk is something I value having in my pantry for emergencies and self sufficiency, but it’s something I have zero experience with, like a lot of old school basic skills. I have to learn it all through research and your channel is kind of a one-stop shop for that

[@jessicasand9381]

Same! I have it in my pantry but didn’t know much about using it properly

[@SuttonsDaze]

Happy to help!

[@sarahgordon4201]

Any thing that is powder I measure and place product in brown lunch bags (cheap) before placing in vacuum bag. Roll the the excess top of bag and using a sticky label (marking what is in the bag, date, and mesasurement), then place in vacuum bag. Keeps vacuum machine from dust messing up my machine.

[@sharonstory6479]

I've also put it in ziploc sandwich bags before vacuum sealing.

[@carolt392]

I store both nonfat and whole milk powder (the brands I buy come in sealed #10 cans so shelf life is much better). I make my own powdered milk blend by mixing 1 part nonfat with 1 part whole milk (I keep my blend vacuum sealed in a mason jar to maximize shelf life). Making powdered milk taste good is all about ignoring the instructions on the package... Using my nonfat and whole milk blend I mix like this: 1 cup powdered milk blend 1 quart water SMALL pinch salt 1 drop liquid sweetener Whisk well and chill - absolutely delicious!!

[@SomeBuddy777]

@carolt392 YES! I do the same, not exactly but very similar. I use the same water to powder ratio: 1 quart water to 1 Cup powdered nonfat dry milk. I also use warm water, not boiling, because it helps the powder dissolve a little more easily. After mixing, I add 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful of vanilla, a few grains/smidgen/just a pinch of salt (depending on the grind), and about 2-3 drops of liquid sweetener. The discrepancy in the amounts of the salt, vanilla, and sweetener will depend upon the brand and type. Finely ground salt is more dense, so use less. Some extracts can be more concentrated. The sweetener will depend upon the type, brand, and variety of sweeteners used. Storing the freshly reconstituted milk overnight in the refrigerator will also improve its flavor. This recipe will need tweaking to fit you and your family's personal tastes. 👌 If you have children, they may enjoy a little more vanilla and sweetener added to it, especially if they drink it straight or use it on their bowls of cereal. It is similar to the taste of the milk mixture that Mom's used to make snow ice cream with! Other flavorings like strawberry, cherry, or banana might be appealing to children. Do a trial run with them first, just flavor a cup with any of the new flavors to determine whether they like them before mixing up larger quantities. Even with the extra added vanilla and sweetener it can still be used to cook with, just not with savory dishes like gravies, though. Bon appétit! 😋 🥛

[@amymorales4622]

I'm not much of a milk drinker, so I usually don't buy fresh milk. The night before the grandkids come over, I mix up some Nido milk, using boiling water and a couple of drops of vanilla, pour it in quart jars, and put it in the refrigerator to chill. The grandkids seem to be fine with it. We often stir in some strawberry powder (made from strawberries which were dehydrated and then ground into a powder) to make it more special.

[@littlelittledeer1435]

Some might cringe at this but I mix the instructions for a quart of non-fat dry milk mix with 2 cups reconstituted powdered non-dairy creamer (that I mix with hot water to dissolve it first). Reminded me of the milk mix they used to sell that advertised that it had the "Kiss of cream".

[@TeamD2012]

I put a splash of vanilla in my powdered milk to drink but leave it out when I use it for mashed spuds or any cooking & a whisk to blend

[@jadedeyes5286]

Great idea 👏👏👏

[@KarinCole-bk2sd]

We use the powered skim milk to make hot cocoa, Pioneer Woman's recipe. Yum!

[@nomopms1]

If you want long-term, try Auguson Farms. That non-fat dry milk last 25 or 30 years unopened. I think it tastes fine, but I've loaded up on chocolate and strawberry Kwik for my husband. The icky taste of it from CHILDHOOD still lingers with him. LOL!

[@amyhoang9140]

What did they put in the milk to keep it fresh so long?

[@nomopms1]

@@amyhoang9140 "non-fat dry milk, Vitamin A palmitate, and Vitamin D3". That's it.

[@reneezamora2465]

The website says up to 20 years self life.

[@nomopms1]

@@reneezamora2465 If stored properly, it will last longer than that, though I misspoke in my initial comment. If opened, it can last a whole year. I have some in a jar in my kitchen for close to 2 years, and it's still good, not sealed. I keep it cool, dry, and dark. Tastes fine, and I don't get sick.

[@citygirlhomestead]

my mom used to make mixed milk half regular milk half dry milk saved on their budget and it tasted good

[@anniegetyrgun8741]

I add Nido to dry oats before making oatmeal (porridge). Makes it so rich and adds nutrients. Ive had an open tin for a year and its still good!

[@GiGi-vk6pc]

We lived in a snowy area growing up, and used powdered milk a lot. BUTTER MILK - if u have powdered milk and lemon powder or true lemon packets ... you've got butter milk. FYI- we stock all the true lemon products, lime,orange,grapefruit..these r all really good products.

[@carolt392]

If you get a good buttermilk and pour it into silicone molds and freeze (buttermilk pucks)... you have instant buttermilk culture. When you need buttermilk - place a puck in a mason jar and let thaw, fill with fresh or mixed powdered milk, mix well, and let sit at room temperature 24-48 hours stirring once or twice a day - the buttermilk puck has all the live bacterial cultures to turn your fresh milk into a new batch of buttermilk! Once it is thickened and tangy, just put it into the fridge and use as you normally would.

[@mommyhobbs48]

Country Cream powdered milk is the best I have ever had. Their Dutch Chocolate milk is the best ever!

[@nancywest1926]

No wonder my Brussels sprouts suck, no more Quick. Seriously, I use powdered milk with the reserved milk solids from clarified butter for Mac and cheese, ooh, so good.

[@SuttonsDaze]

🤣🤣

[@keG1494]

I have non fat dry milk from a long term storage food company. I also have canned evaporated milk to add to the dry if needed, along with powdered cream. Also keep a small amount of shelf stable milk. We don’t use much milk so it isn’t a high priority in my pantry.

[@debbywelchel3893]

Yep I vacuum seal powdered milk. Used to drink it when I was a kid60 years ago. Will only use it for baking. I don't drink milk. Thanks for the heads up. Love the advantages. Thanks Leisa love your channel.

[@grlnexdoorable]

To make uour own buttermilk powder, mix powdered milk and cream of tartar.

[@SuttonsDaze]

Thanks for the tip!

[@diannanoe9017]

I put a little vanilla, salt and real Maple Syrup and less water than they say. Love not having to go out in bad weather. I also freeze cartons of milk. Hate not having it to cook with and coffee.

[@denisewilson8367]

Since I have no refrigeration in my motorhome, I use only powdered milk. But I've never drunk it. I mix it up as I need it, 1 cup or less usually. I've never had an issue. I just bought 2 plastic bags to refill my container tonight at the grocery store.

[@KennySmith_AKA_JerseyKid]

I’m an elderly disabled veteran who because I grew up on the instant non fat milk I prefer milk the liquid form more. However yes income has its limitations and lately I use a food service company like meals on wheels and they send me powder to make milk. I tend to add less water and chill it overnight to make sure it’s thoroughly blended. But if you make too much you should shake it up before each use. My parents used to mix the powder into the milk jug from the store and blend the powdered milk with whole milk or 2%. So that being said I have experience as a chef and I use powdered milk for biscuits and gravy, to make my pot pies have a creamy texture for my chicken and turkey style pies. I make creamy corn and a mean crab and corn chowder. Yeah I’ve learned to improvise if needed. I worked on a cruise vessel and well if you run out of an ingredient you can’t just run out to your local grocery store. So I’ve had to substitute things like leaf lettuce for romaine because the romaine was rotten. Yeah sorry but I don’t trust eating food on a moving Petri dish in the middle of the ocean. Yeah I saw so many violations against health regulations it will make you never eat anything cooked except in your kitchen. And the disgusting content seen on KZbin about poor food safety and I’m feeling nauseated just thinking about the things I’ve personally seen

[@IrishLass61]

When putting into a chowder/soup, iin powder form?t is reconstituted or

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

I have watched videos on making cheeses with powdered milk. If it smells like it is turning make cottage cheese out if it. When my kids were little I would freeze a can of canned milk in ice cube trays and add a cube of it to a pitcher of powdered milk and it helped the taste a lot. Still not like fresh but better!

[@SuttonsDaze]

Only works with full fat powdered milk

[@joycewedel9084]

Amazon has many powdered items also. I love powdered goats milk.

[@KitchenFairy61]

I use the It's Just brand of whole milk that I buy on Amazon for all of my milk needs. I use it for milk gravy with my pork chops and in my chicken pot pie gravy, or when I want a cup of hot chocolate in the winter. It's very versatile without any additives.

[@moniquem783]

Powdered milk also makes the best yoghurt. Make it up with extra milk powder (I use 200g of milk powder for 1L of yoghurt, whereas 1L of milk is 140g of powder - sorry, don't know it in freedom units) and add a couple of tablespoons of the previous batch of yoghurt (store bought the first time), then whack it in the Instant Pot on the yoghurt setting for 8 hours. No need to pre-boil with powdered milk. It makes the thickest, creamiest, most luscious yoghurt I've ever had and it costs me about $2 for a litre rather than $6-7. Add a sweetener if you want. I don't as I like to add a bit on top when I dish it up.

[@litaknowes7294]

I did that with the Gov commodities horrible pwdr milk turn😊s out great I even gave some to friends so they Knew what to do with it (beside giving it to Mee) Darn my gifted supply just dwindled lol

[@moniquem783]

@@litaknowes7294 it’s amazingly good isn’t it! Better than store bought. For anyone without an instant pot, heat the mixed up milk to about 43°C (110°F), then mix in your yoghurt from a previous batch. Pour into a container and incubate it. Wrap it up in towels and/or blankets and put it in an insulated cooler, or in the switched off oven (turning the light on is helpful) or some other warm place for 8 hours. It’s not quite as thick as with the instant pot, which is almost scoopable like ice cream, but it’s about the same consistency as store bought yoghurt.

[@djuanawhite7826]

Just discovered your channel! Absolutely love it... subscribed & binge watching 😊

[@SuttonsDaze]

Yay! Thank you!

[@susanoswalt1169]

I came from a family of nine ,mom dad granny and 6 kids in late 60s early 70s we used powdered milk all the time I think it was carnation we used it for everything cereal mainly,real milk was for drinking and making chocolate milk on special occasions.i use it to this day.

[@debbiealtman5373]

I grew by up on the same thing. I love powdered milk. the low fat stuff is all my Dad bought.

[@Mko007]

Nido is what I purchased PHEW!!!

[@debbiealtman5373]

I put mine in the fridge because somewhere it said refrigerator after opening. My non fat powder milk is in a dry dark place and in an airtight container. It’s lasted over a year. Trust me. I use it once in a great while. We drank it as a kid and my Dad bought it in a big box. Back in the day.

[@sherriekirby1585]

I've added vanilla, coconut & almond drops to my powered milk, taste great

[@bradlafferty]

I use powdered goats milk (full fat) because it’s easier on my stomach than cow’s milk. It tastes a bit different than cow’s milk (stronger) but it’s still delicious.

[@2WOLFS]

My first child was premature and was allergic to everything they had for babies back them 1978. I couldn't breast feed him because of a medication they gave me. The only thing we found that he could take was goat milk. We were blessed to have a family friend who had milk goats. My son says he could remember seeing the gallon of fresh milk being brought to the house. He is 46 years old now and can still only have about half of cup of regular milk. But, if he finds someone who has goat milk, he will buy some. It's always been the milk people could drink when any other milk hurts them. I totally understand what you mean.

[@MaryWehmeier]

Lisa don’t forget to check out powdered or freeze dried cream.

[@truthhurtz2793]

You can also make yogurt from powdered milk or add it to regular milk to make a thicker yogurt.

[@nankarl2512]

I bought a large container of powdered milk a couple of years ago and packed it in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. I recently reconstituted a small bag of it with warm water. I then added a little bit of half and half and refrigerated it overnight. Absolutely delicious.

[@karenfrankland7763]

I love Nido milk. It actually tastes like milk, unlike the non fat milk powder. I even make cheese and yogurt with it. I like to make nido milk and mix with Ovalinte and then add to my coffee in the morning. I make a quart or a pint to chill overnight. Haven't bought milk from the store in years.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Turn that powdered milk into a hot chocolate milk. Add a couple of cookies on the side, or a slice of multigrain toast. Delicious and nutritious too.😊❤

[@debbiesykes5491]

I have used powdered milk for years I just opened a #10 can today for my Bisquick mix and I also can make sweetened condensed milk from powdered milk I use it for cooking and for making mixes and even tho I don't drink milk I do have it n my pantry and storage It is a good thing and there are so many recipes to use powdered milk Thanks Lisa for sharing this

[@michmckee-kr5ox]

Whey is also a byproduct of straining yogurt to make farmer’s cheese. With liquid whey, you can make mayonnaise with eggs, leave it out for 7 hrs to ferment, and it’s good for 6 months in the fridge.

[@prubroughton1864]

I always keep my powdered milk in freezer stores for a long time use it for breakfast cooking and yoghurt😊

[@treskarina]

I've frozen my home vacuum sealed whole milk as well as butter powder. Yes, it does take up valuable freezer space, but shelf life, so far, is a couple years.

[@katharvey7324]

Hey Leisa! Do you make your own cheese or yogurt? If you do, save your whey. It will last up to 6 months in the fridge. You can even freeze it. I freeze dry mine. I love being able to waste as little as possible. THAT’S how you save money! 😊

[@CyndyRoy]

I like Greek yogurt but was getting tired of going to the store for just yogurt. I learned how to make it from powdered milk. I am very happy with it. I use the whole powdered milk from Azure.

[@SimplyBackwoods]

Thanks I usually get whole powdered milk from Hoosier Farm in Indiana. I go through it fast so not sure of the shelf life of it. I'll have to look into this to be more prepared because I'd like to have more on hand for the future. I have mylar bags if it will extend the shelf life. I do have a vacuum sealer as well. I do have whey powder on hand as well. When I was a kid my mom got powdered milk from commodities and she never seemed to get the lumps out. Cornflakes and lumps wasn't thrilling but if hungry it worked and we overcame. I might trying adding some vanilla when I make it if not adding to things I'm cooking that I wouldn't want to have that taste. In Iowa raw milk is allowed now but most of the farmers are not close enough to go purchase any so powdered milk is a better choice. I may check out your Thrive link

[@muddyshoesgardener]

Nido gets my vote! I love their lactose free and their younger child Nido. Lots of extra vitamins. It also froths beautifully for a latte. 🙂

[@mandysimons1590]

I drink Skim Milk and I can't even drink a Quart up before it goes bad so I've switched to Powered Milk about 2 Yrs ago , I mix up enough to last me 3 or 4 days at a time ... I don't do anything to " Enhance " the Flavor... It Tastes Good to me .

[@palominogirl2732]

I never had to drink powdered milk as a kid, but I have it stored now, mostly Nido, some in orig. cans, some vac. sealed. I also put back evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and this stuff from the spanish section called crema. OMG - that stuff is sweet and delicious, LOL. Just recently, I spied shelf-stable milk. OK - I'd never noticed this before, it's on the very bottom shelf near the pie filling (I make my own pie filling, so don't look there). I bought whole and 2-percent. It isn't bad. A carton of it is the same price as a gallon of milk, but it lasts a few months. I'll remember it next winter (because I wrote in on the calendar, LOL), to stock up on before blizzards. Also, I've always put some milk in the freezer in fall for winter storms. I just wash out the big peanut butter jars. You have to shake it up, but it is fine. Someday....we'll have our Nigerian Dwarf goats for milk and cheese. Edited to add: I keep the buttermilk powder on hand, too. I love the 'real' buttermilk in a carton for biscuits and stuff, but I may be positive I'll make the item that uses the buttermilk, and then life happens......

[@cherylb.9766]

I've been freeze drying and storing milk!

[@TNMountaingirl]

I love to use the buttermilk powder to make homemade ranch. But I’ll tell you it really does clump up and such a hard rock. I’ve not finished watching the rest of your video. However, I am going to try to put it in jars and use the air seal on that.hopefully that’ll work

[@suegeorge998]

Hi Leisa, I used to watch a gardening show religiously and they had a great idea to reuse gallon milk jugs. Cut the bottom out and use it as a cloche to extend your gardening season for tomatoes, peppers, and a lot of other garden plants like your non chocolate covered Brussels sprouts. If it turns hot outside you can just take the lid off to vent it.

[@danielleterry2331]

I lived overseas growing up we were raised on powder milk, when in cereal it’s not bad and when you have nothing else you get use to it. Only thing I use milk for is cooking, baking so Nido is my go to for in my pantry.

[@sylviah1234]

I use buttermilk powder in some of my non sourdough breads. We don't drink fresh milk. Lately I've been into how to get fresh buttermilk without running to the store. I have been into making clabber milk and it worked with some cultured buttermilk I had left also just purchased the powder to make cultured buttermilk and keep buttermilk going without running out of fresh cultured. Haven't tried it yet..but sounds hopeful and can't wait to make some buttermilk cornbread and my Irish soda bread. The cultured clabber milk I made with some of my left over cultured buttermilk did made terrific buttermilk cornbread..I couldn't tell the difference. Lot's of KZbin videos showed me how to make clabber milk. Guess I'm behind times CM been around forever :)

[@femalecrusader8389]

I remember back in late 60's early 70's my mother would use powered milk. My early memories.

[@anim8torfiddler871]

About ten years ago I had an urge to make some salve, read a little and purchased Bees wax, Coconut oil, essential oils of Frankinsence, Myrrh, Tea Tree, Lavender, Brazilian Orange, and Black seed. The stuff is great for the skin, and smells wonderful. Reading about the "medicinal benefits" AFTER, I was thunderstruck to find that all the ingredients have some antibiotic, or anti-microbial, and /or anti-fungal properties! Yahoo! I'm just thinking a little tast of coconut oil might add a nice texture as well as flavor to non-fat reconstituted powdered milk. Am I certifiably NUTS?

[@malloryfay7964]

Dang I have tons to learn abt powdered milk! Thank you!

[@tracyg4783]

When vacuum sealing powders I use a paper coffee filter on top as a barrier to keep it out of my vacuum sealer

[@vickybullock6036]

I. Use cupcake liners, works well

[@missperfect2657]

I have become lactose intolerant in my old age but love milk. I buy lactose free milk and was hoping you'd say there was some dried. Oh well. I do have powdered milk in case of emergency and think I'll get some lactaid to see if it'll help just in case. I have some uht lactose free milk as well but it's expensive. Thank you for the info❤

[@janejdough2230]

me too.. looking everywhere - so frustrated.. I have canned lactose milk just as an emergency

[@CnCBlueBird89]

We buy Hester Farms lactose free powdered milk online. Mostly use in cooking and baking.

[@missperfect2657]

I will look into Hester Farms. Thank you!

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Use that powdered milk in your cooking and baking. Adding nutrients... 😊❤

[@victorenecahill9013]

I make whole milk from powdered skim milk by adding 3 tbs of evaporated milk and 1 level tsp of sugar. This is for a quart at a time. tastes just like whole milk from the store, I haven't bought milk in 3 years.

[@KellyS_77]

Waitl...am I supposed to be inane and write "first"? We store a bit of powdered milk, but we also store a lot of lactose free shelf stable liquid milk because that's what our kiddo needs. PS For your United Kingdom folks, Morrison's and Sainsbury's have Nido. It's usually in the Mexican food section or with the baking goods and other dried milks.

[@suegeorge998]

Hi Leisa, what a lovely surprise seeing you today! I'm looking for my Thrive Life shipment either tomorrow or Monday and I have been ordering their milk every time. I've been putting it in my coffee. I mostly have switched to decaf except when I have a migraine. It's at least worth a try since I don't deal well with those medications.

[@SuttonsDaze]

Wonderful!

[@henrycooks1883]

My buttermilk powder says once opened needs to be refrigerated. I use powdered milk rarely but keep some for emergencies but store it in the freezer. Milk is expensive here almost 5 a gallon.

[@sandrarice5575]

Lisa we dont use a lot of milk. It would go bad before we could use a half gallon. I started keeping whole powdered milk in my freezer. I fill a mason jar and keep that in the cabinet and use bu the amount i need. No problems so far. I think the whole milk tastes great.

[@diane8038]

This has been so incredibly helpful, thank you!!

[@MsSusieHomemaker]

I store Nido powder in my freezer and it lasts well past the date on the container.

[@NortheastHobbyfarmer]

I use Nido all the time and it has never gone bad on me. There is also Klim which is pretty much the same just with all Spanish lettering on the can.

[@limitedaxcess]

another way I used to stretch the milk was I used to mix it in with a half-gallon of whole milk and make 2 gallons, my kids didn't know the difference, and growing up they thought whole milk was weird. lol coming from someone who used powdered milk a lot when I had two ravenous growing boys in the house and a tight budget.

[@randyweber6576]

I know in the past in times of snow storms when we couldn't necessarily get out to get fresh milk I would take some of the fresh milk with the reconstituted powdered milk and as long as no one was told about it they couldn't tell the difference I was very careful about when I was mixing everything

[@SuttonsDaze]

What they don't know.....lol

[@sssquadshorts2829]

I’ve learned to use shelf stable milk . Put it in the fridge and it’s fine

[@wandabrindamour8473]

Great tips for powdered milk,😊

[@passionateherbs8183]

I was curious about the whey so I Googled it... nine to 19 months According to the most recent research, protein powders like whey protein powder have a shelf life of nine to 19 months when stored under normal conditions. These normal conditions are defined as 70°F and 35% humidity. If a protein contains additives, that can extend the shelf life for up to two years. Sep 8, 2020

[@leefury7]

I buy Z Natural Foods Premium Whole Milk Powder on Amazon. Sooooo creamy. And I keep it in the fridge and the bag I'm almost finished with is 2 yrs old. I mix it with Ka'Chava, RYZE, hot chocolate mix, mushroom powder, etc for my morning protein drink. Dissolves just fine. I once attempted to vacuum seal it but I saw how it was being suck into the machine and stopped. I only use a hand pump to vacuum seal it now. But mostly I leave in the original package even after opening. I just squeeze all the air out before zipping/resealing. My question is, what about freezing powdered milk for long time storage? If the kids don't like it, add just a small amount of sugar. I haven't tried vanilla because Z Natural whole milk already tastes like eating a Walker's butter cookie.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Thrive Freeze Dried is what I've stocked & use by the case. I've found it is great for making most dairy products (I only make what I'll use in a few days). Farm fresh is for butter.😊.. Buttermilk powder is another necessity.

[@litaknowes7294]

So Glad this came up on my feed cuz i had Questions THANK YOU

[@sandys.1891]

I bought A2/A2 whole powdered milk. The organic stuff from Azure's partner the Alexander farm people. It came in a big paper sack so of course it had to be repackaged for long term storage. I used 5 gallon buckets with oxygen absorbers and food grade plastic liners. Now I'm wondering if I shouldn't repackage again in glass half gallon jars. Azure has those nice green tinted jars plus my vacuum packaging capabilities. Thanks for another thought provoking video.

[@juliegirl9115]

My grandma would put sliced banans in her pitcher of milk to help the flavor

[@momsaccount3069]

I use it all the time. However you've just helped me out . I now know how long it'll last when I seal it in my ball jars . Thanks Lisa 😊

[@JanetsAppalachianKitchen]

I keep all my powdered milk in the freezer. What I currently use for baking is in an airtight container in my fridge. Never had a problem.

[@wakeuptoBlessings]

I buy Parmalot milk for the pantry. 100% whole milk, shelf stabile for 3-6 months. It’s all we drink or use.

[@Gina-de8gb]

Oh yes I use it daily , THANK YOU LEISA

[@tammyharder7488]

It's great to have on the shelf when you cook. I really like the Nido one it tastes a little richer to me if you need buttermilk in a pinch just add a little white vinegar to your milk I buy powder buttermilk and make homemade ranch dressing in a jar with it as well.

[@maria_w311]

Hi Leisa 👋🏻 I buy a jug or 2 of buttermilk during Green Tomato season. The powder does the trick the rest of the year. I like Nido milk, so I've learned to rotate it. I found a few bread recipes that call for it.

[@chrisb5391]

Great information. I use nonfat and powdered milk. I haven't tried the whole milk for daily use. I always put the milk powder in a Mason jar when I open it, but hearing your research is it better in its own packaging for long term storage. Thanks.

[@clarityjane31]

I am using nido 3 years expired and its fine

[@reginasipes4248]

Ive enjoyed the Nido brand milk. I dont buy milk on a regular basis and this is so handy.

[@jokuhl2900]

I love Thrive milk! Never a fan of powered milk until I tried theirs and will NEVER EVER be without it!

[@SuttonsDaze]

It's so good!

[@jessicathomas6574]

My Gramm used dry milk alot as thickener like in bisque soups, chowder, etc. I'm lactose intolerant but my body tolerates dry milk better.

[@lindapearson2376]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing!

[@bryanblackburn7074]

What about storing the milk powder in quart canning jars? I recycle milk jugs by washing them out and use them to store water. By the way I enjoy your humor.

[@susanrobson-nm2jh]

I was brought up on powdered skim milk and also my kids i drink regular milk now but will use powdered some times to cook with so i have no problem drinking up what remains so it doesn't spoil

[@Carol_Pearson]

I usually have powdered milk on hand. I also get the shelf stable boxed milk.

[@shirleyparker4969]

I use the butter milk powder and the Nido. The butter milk I keep in the fridge.

[@marymarseglia4536]

And whole goat milk incl powdered goat milk is More nutritious than cows milk as well

[@ej8710]

Part of what I plan to use the powdered milk for is to add to potato flakes for mashed potatoes. My thought is to powdered butter and powdered milk to the potato flakes and reconstitute them together. Thoughts about this?

[@sharonmckee2403]

We used to have powdered milk at home …. (40+ years ago) I keep it now for recipes.

[@colleenj225]

I generally don’t drink milk, but I keep non-fat dry, Nido, whey powder, non-dairy coffee creamer, dry buttermilk, hot chocolate powder, uht milk, uht half & half. I make coffee drinks, cooking & baking, never ever buy refrigerated milk. No waste for decades.

[@SuttonsDaze]

Sounds great!