dried powdered milk

[filthiestfis]

Does dried milk go off? I've got some left with a best before date of february 2006, how do I know if its ok to use?

[nickmo]

Hi F

'Best before' is not the 'use by' date.

What does happen with dried milk though is the nutritional content - like the vitamins, and especialy Vit A and Vit D - break down in time and the product is not viable after that time.

So I would ditch the stuff. You just have to learn to let go, you know, so come on be strong!

Have a happy new year ...

[filthiestfis]

Thanks for your reply nickmo and best wishes for 2008 too. Is it not possible for dried milk to turn sour though? What if whitemould grows on it and I cant see it? I think I will throw it out, you're right!

[nickmo]

Hi F

well, turning sour is the result of fat content deteriorating. Dried milk generally has a low fat content, but even as you say there could be stuff you can't see.

And bearing in mind it was likely to have been made in, oh, I don't know, say 2004........place it gently on the 'bin. Right now.........ok?

Done that? Good. Now, back to the bucket of tequila, pet, and just don't be tempted to rescue it.......

Have a peachy one.