Why is it that when I buy half and half from the grocery store, it must be refrigerated. But many times, when you see these little, disposable single serving containers, they don't need to be?
2007-02-27 03:06:41 · 5 answers · asked by jeepdrivr 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The small (individual containers) are made from a dry milk base w/ preservatives which does not need refrigerating, half & half that is bought in the refrig. isle is real cream.
2007-02-27 03:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either they DO have to be refrigerated, or they're that nondairy oil-based kind that don't need to be refrigerated. Usually restaurants keep the creamers in the fridge or they will spoil like regular half and half.
2007-02-27 11:11:28 · answer #2 · answered by Fish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HA! I wondered the same thing! At work I always put it in fridge and someone takes it out. I like it cold anyway. Good question.
2007-02-27 11:10:16 · answer #3 · answered by Fireman T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the ultra-pasterurized process that gives it greater shelf life.
Plus, these babies are on the shelf for a short period of time and will be changed out daily.
2007-02-27 11:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by docscholl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are non-dairy powders that have been reconstituted with water.
2007-02-27 11:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by bubblyboo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋