My wife and I independently bought milk. We have more than enough before its expiration date. Can we freeze the extra gallon until we need it?
2006-09-04 05:46:11 · 13 answers · asked by Arnold M 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Yes
While pasteurized milk can be frozen; it may separate or be slightly grainy when thawed. Frozen milk works best for cooking, but you may find it's still okay for drinking.
Freeze milk in plastic freezer containers or special freezer-proof glass jars. Leave some extra space at the top since milk expands during freezing. If packaged in a wide-mouth container, leave 1/2-inch head space for pints and 1-inch for quarts. If packaged in a narrow-mouth container (such as jars), leave 1 1/2-inch head space for either pints or quarts.
Plan to use frozen milk within a month. Thaw milk in the refrigerator. Stir well before using.
2006-09-04 05:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can be frozen but - - the proteins in milk will seperate when thawed and the milk will have 'flecks' in it. No harm. Just use it for desserts or cooking. Leave a little 'headroom' in the container 'cause milk expands when frozen. Oh, your coffee will look kinda funny with white flecks too!
2006-09-04 12:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I live in the country not close to a store so I freeze it all the time, all you have to do when you thaw it out is shake it to mix it back to mik, don't believe these other answers I freeze it all the time.
2006-09-04 12:51:48 · answer #3 · answered by g-day mate 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can freeze milk. If it is in a glass container, be certain you leave room for expansion otherwise the glass will break.
2006-09-04 12:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by brucenjacobs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can freeze milk but when it freezes it curdles so when you take it out it has to stand and re-assemble. Generally a better idea to buy long life milk.
2006-09-04 12:54:55 · answer #5 · answered by zoe g 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you freeze the milk It will be more like water milk.
2006-09-04 13:20:09 · answer #6 · answered by lanie1713 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldnt do it but i did see people doing it on big brother! oh and by the way ice cream is not frozen milk!!
2006-09-04 12:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can i have done it beore but it does'nt taste the same to me after it has been frozen
2006-09-04 12:48:09 · answer #8 · answered by HEY HOW ARE YA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but the fat will separate
2006-09-04 12:48:02 · answer #9 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every hear of ice cream?
2006-09-04 12:47:36 · answer #10 · answered by Coxie Megan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋