what will happen if I freeze milk?, will it get spoiled?

Answer 1

Milk won't spoil (go rotten and stinky) when you freeze it. That's because the bacteria that cause spoiling are in suspended animation.

Answer 2

If you mean, "can I buy a gallon-sized plastic container of milk and chuck it in the freezer when I get home?," the answer is no. At the very least, you have to free up enough space in the container so that it doesn't burst when the milk expands in freezing. It will expand by 9 percent, so you need to remove about a cup and a half of milk per gallon to prevent a flood.
The other possible interpretation of your question is, "does freezing (and thawing) diminish the quality of milk?"

The people who promote and sell milk do not want you to freeze it. According to the National Dairy Council, freezing causes "undesirable changes in milk's texture and appearance." The dairy council wants every glass of milk you drink to be fresh, cold, and delicious. It wants you to love milk. It doesn't want you (or your children) ever to associate splotchiness or graininess with a glass of milk.

And freezing milk does cause some degree of separation among its components. Skim and low-fat milk freeze (thaw, actually) better than whole milk, as there is less separation. You can shake the thawed milk vigorously or beat it in an electric mixer, but it still will not have the same "mouth feel" as milk that has not been frozen. The dairy board and other milk groups suggest that you might prefer to use previously frozen milk in cooking and baking, and save never-frozen milk for drinking.

There is some disagreement on how long you should keep milk in the freezer (ranging from three weeks to three months). Milk readily absorbs other flavors, so the sooner you get to it, the more likely it will still taste like milk. It should be thawed in the refrigerator, and will take a day or more for a gallon to thaw thoroughly.

Answer 3

It will be fine. I buy milk in the half gallon size and freeze it all the time (the half gallon fits in the freezer better). You just have to make sure it thaws completely and shake it before drinking and think ahead because it takes a couple days to thaw completely in the fridge. I have a very picky 10 year old at home and he has never noticed the difference between the frozen and the fresh. When thawing, I set it out on the counter for a few hours just to get it started then put it in the fridge.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

No, it won't spoil and that's a great thing! I always keep an extra quart in the freezer, just in case I run out. I also freeze a product called "Parmelat" which comes in both whole milk or reduced fat.

Answer 6

When we are going to be away for a while, like vacation, I freeze any milk, 1/2 'n 1/2, and orange juice I have in the frig. in the original plastic container it came in, no problem. Be sure container isn't too full. Then defrost and use.

Answer 7

I don't think anything will happen. People freeze breast milk all the time for their babies and it's ok. There is a time period for it. Information can be found at the Wic website. Also, smaller islands get food shipped to them on boats and lots of perishables are frozen for the trip. I used to live on Guam and they froze milk.

Answer 8

I freeze RAW ORGANIC MILK IN SMALL EMPTY WATER BOTTLES. That way I have portions of milk available any time I like. In a water bottle it does not take forever to thaw. In a few hours you will have your perfectly unspoiled glass of milk to go. Yes, do shake a bottle vigorously before consuming and it will look just like it has never been frozen. I like taking a bottle of raw organic milk with me in a car.

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Answer 9

Freezing milk is a good idea. I buy a gallon and freeze half. The only trouble is defrosting it. It takes forever as you don't want to let it sit on your counter.
You defrost it in the refrigerator.

Answer 10

In a sense Ice cream is FROZEN milk, so I doubt it will spoil, just don't keep it more than a few weeks.