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Milk

Shelf life

Usually good several days past the date if it smells clean and pours smooth. Sour smell or lumps = no.

Storage

Back of the fridge, not the door. Below 4°C, cap on tight.

Freezing

Freezes well in the bottle with a little space at the top. Thaw in the fridge and shake before use.

Edible parts

All of it. Slightly-turned milk is still fine for baking scones, pancakes and bread.

Common mistakes

  • · Storing in the fridge door
  • · Trusting the date over your nose
  • · Pouring away milk that's only just turned

Waste less

  • · Turning milk → pancakes, soda bread, béchamel
  • · Freeze in ice-cube trays for coffee and cooking