If you freeze a gallon of milk how long can you freeze it for AND how long is it good for once it's defrosted?!
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If you mean, "can I buy a gallon-sized plastic container of milk and chuck it in the freezer when I get home!?," the answer is no!. At the very least, you have to free up enough space in the container so that it doesn't burst when the milk expands in freezing!. It will expand by 9 percent, so you need to remove about a cup and a half of milk per gallon to prevent a flood!.
The other possible interpretation of your question is, "does freezing (and thawing) diminish the quality of milk!?"
The people who promote and sell milk do not want you to freeze it!. According to the National Dairy Council, freezing causes "undesirable changes in milk's texture and appearance!." The dairy council wants every glass of milk you drink to be fresh, cold, and delicious!. It wants you to love milk!. It doesn't want you (or your children) ever to associate splotchiness or graininess with a glass of milk!.
And freezing milk does cause some degree of separation among its components!. Skim and low-fat milk freeze (thaw, actually) better than whole milk, as there is less separation!. You can shake the thawed milk vigorously or beat it in an electric mixer, but it still will not have the same "mouth feel" as milk that has not been frozen!. The dairy board and other milk groups suggest that you might prefer to use previously frozen milk in cooking and baking, and save never-frozen milk for drinking!.
There is some disagreement on how long you should keep milk in the freezer (ranging from three weeks to three months)!. Milk readily absorbs other flavors, so the sooner you get to it, the more likely it will still taste like milk!. It should be thawed in the refrigerator, and will take a day or more for a gallon to thaw thoroughly!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The other possible interpretation of your question is, "does freezing (and thawing) diminish the quality of milk!?"
The people who promote and sell milk do not want you to freeze it!. According to the National Dairy Council, freezing causes "undesirable changes in milk's texture and appearance!." The dairy council wants every glass of milk you drink to be fresh, cold, and delicious!. It wants you to love milk!. It doesn't want you (or your children) ever to associate splotchiness or graininess with a glass of milk!.
And freezing milk does cause some degree of separation among its components!. Skim and low-fat milk freeze (thaw, actually) better than whole milk, as there is less separation!. You can shake the thawed milk vigorously or beat it in an electric mixer, but it still will not have the same "mouth feel" as milk that has not been frozen!. The dairy board and other milk groups suggest that you might prefer to use previously frozen milk in cooking and baking, and save never-frozen milk for drinking!.
There is some disagreement on how long you should keep milk in the freezer (ranging from three weeks to three months)!. Milk readily absorbs other flavors, so the sooner you get to it, the more likely it will still taste like milk!. It should be thawed in the refrigerator, and will take a day or more for a gallon to thaw thoroughly!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The water and fat/protien will seperate out!.
Its probably good for a while after!. But I wouldent freeze it in the jug it comes in as it will burst when the water in it expands!.
You could just buy dry milk, it tastes about the same after its set in the fridge for a few hours!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Its probably good for a while after!. But I wouldent freeze it in the jug it comes in as it will burst when the water in it expands!.
You could just buy dry milk, it tastes about the same after its set in the fridge for a few hours!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
My mother froze milk all the time!. The only suggestion I have is that when you defrost it, shake it up well before serving because the fat seperates from the milk!. I guess if you have skim milk, it wouldn't matter!.
As far as how long it will keep!.!.!.I'd think maybe a year!? Wouldn't go much longer than that though!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
As far as how long it will keep!.!.!.I'd think maybe a year!? Wouldn't go much longer than that though!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
We use to freeze milk at work, but you have to be careful that the container does not break open when the milk expands!.!. I am not sure how long it can be frozen for, but once deforsted i would use it that week sometime!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It separates and looks like very thin cottage cheese!. Tastes fine, just looks and feels gross!.
Some gets globs like blood clots also!.
Shake well before pouring every glass!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Some gets globs like blood clots also!.
Shake well before pouring every glass!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
yes It will be fine I freeze food all the time!. When you defrost it, it will be the same!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
2 monthsWww@FoodAQ@Com
you froze milk
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LOL never thought of that!.!.!.
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