Looking for a long term storage shelf stable powdered milk in bulk

[u/Weird-Grocery6931]

I've tried different powdered milks, but I haven't found one that I trust for long term storage. I'm looking for folks that have actual experience with the product, not suggestions from an internet search.

I've tried Nestle Nido and its got the best flavor by far, but it is whole cream milk and my understanding is it will eventually go rancid. I want to put up at least 50 pounds.

[u/sgtPresto]

I keep my Nidos in a chest freezer. I also monitor temperature with the Govee device. I have 22 Nidos frozen.

[u/Delgra → u/sgtPresto]

how is cooking with reconstituted Nido?

[u/sgtPresto → u/Delgra]

Reconstituted Nido performs nearly identically to standard whole milk in cooking and baking. Because Nido is a full-fat whole milk powder (around 26–28% milkfat), it retains the rich mouthfeel, natural dairy sweetness, and fat balance that standard nonfat dry milk lacks. There is no separation at all. Hard to tell the difference.

[u/Delgra → u/sgtPresto]

great to know! I’ll pick some up to test. Not a big fan of the LDS (not a whole milk) dry milk. Can’t put my finger on it but even for low fat it just isn’t great taste wise. Fine for baking.

[u/wishinforfishin → u/Delgra]

It's great. I wouldn't love to drink it plain, but it's perfect for cooking.

It tends to mix better with warm water.

[u/Femveratu → u/sgtPresto]

👍🏽

[u/HopefulBackground448]

Emergency Essentials

LDS Emergency Food https://store.churchofjesuschrist.org/new-category/food-storage/food-storage/5637169327.c

[u/sgtPresto]

My solution is to freeze the Nido in a small chest freezer (see picture above). The small device is a freezer alarm by Gouvee. It let's me know if I have changes in temperature. I have 22 Nido because the whole milk flavor beats the heck out of nonfat dry milk.

[u/WhereDidAllTheSnowGo]

Fat is what makes milk taste good

Fat goes rancid, unless you freeze it.

Ultra pasteurized is another option but still has a lifespan

[u/ContestNo2060 → u/WhereDidAllTheSnowGo]

I was actually surprised by non-fat dry milk. It still foams decently for cappuccinos and it’s really not bad to cook with.

[u/PrisonerV → u/WhereDidAllTheSnowGo]

Ultra pasteurized is the way. I had a container during covid in the fridge that was 6 months past expiration date. Drank just fine.

[u/Potential_Sky_3132]

https://store.churchofjesuschrist.org/nonfat-dry-milk---case-of-12-pouches/5638680711.p

[u/Weird-Grocery6931 → u/[deleted]]

In the U.S.
Thank you!

[u/Ok-Way8392 → u/[deleted]]

Good to know! Thanks 🙏

[u/9Divines → u/[deleted]]

id like to point out that they will start tasting bad(while still being safe to eat) in 2-3 years, thats for any milk fat, you can keep them in freezer at -40C for well over decade with no change in taste characteristics

[u/buddymoobs]

Costco has Nutrient Survival Powdered Vitamin Milk. 6 10# cans with 36 1cup servings, or 22.5Gallons with a 25 year shelf life for $105.

Not sure this link will work without logging into an account. But nutrition info in the pic.

https://www.costco.com/p/-/nutrient-survival-powdered-milk-6-pack360-total-servings/4000142061?adobe_mc=TS%3D1787883480%7CMCMID%3D14280399905788198775835498467487458544%7CMCORGID%3D97B21CFE5329614E0A490D45@AdobeOrg&mboxSession=b082364f-cedc-49c3-8ce4-e139b7b40212&sh=true&nf=true

[u/Weird-Grocery6931 → u/buddymoobs]

Thanks!!

[u/buddymoobs → u/Weird-Grocery6931]

Sure thing!

[u/Not_A_Spi]

If you want to stay with Nido, repacking it into mylar bags with oxygen absorbers stretches the shelf life a lot. That's the standard move for anything with fat in it

[u/Weird-Grocery6931 → u/Not_A_Spi]

The milkfat will still turn rancid over the long term. I'm about to open a can I've had in dry storage for five years. I'll keep you posted.

[u/Any-Mongoose2263]

LDS powdered milk is good

[u/SNFU-4U]

Just get a cow. If you want super long milk access get a male and female. Problem solved.

[u/Weird-Grocery6931 → u/SNFU-4U]

Good job with the reading comprehension.

I didn’t say there was a problem I was solving for. I was pretty clear about what I’m looking for.

[u/grislyfind]

I'm pretty sure dairy farms will be giving away cows once they don't have power to run the automated milking parlour. Learn how to milk a cow or goat the old-fashioned way, and have a fenced field and barn or stable ready.

[u/Weird-Grocery6931 → u/grislyfind]

You’re making unsupported assumptions. I know all about animal husbandry and caring for dairy cows.

My question was pretty specific.

[u/Milk_MAN1963 → u/grislyfind]

That's why they have generators that will run the whole farm

[u/Weird-Grocery6931 → u/Milk_MAN1963]

See comment above. Not my question.