Milk is one of the most popular foods among humans. This is due to its availability and rich vitamin content. Its beneficial properties have been known for a long time, but not everyone knows how long various types of milk are stored in the refrigerator.
Various delicious cereals, desserts, baked goods and so on are prepared from milk every day. It is important to use only fresh milk without signs of spoilage. This is especially true for feeding children. Their body reacts very strongly to any changes in the microflora in milk, which can lead to intestinal disorders and poisoning. Therefore, it is necessary to properly store different types of milk in the refrigerator.
How much to store homemade milk in the refrigerator
Although homemade milk sometimes causes some disgust in people, it nevertheless contains much more useful substances than store milk.
Homemade milk can be cow's or goat's. It is best to store cow's milk in the refrigerator at temperatures close to zero degrees. So it may not turn sour for two days. As the storage temperature rises, its shelf life also decreases: at +6 - +8 degrees - no more than 18 hours. To extend the shelf life, the milk can be boiled. And then at the same temperatures it can be stored for up to 4 days.
As for homemade goat milk, it should only be in a clean container and at the same time tightly closed. It is stored worse than a cow, and its maximum period is 2 days.
How much to store store milk in the refrigerator
To extend the shelf life, milk at large factories undergoes various heat treatments, which, depending on the heating temperature of this product, are divided into sterilization (100 degrees and above), pasteurization (75 degrees) and ultra-pasteurization (137 degrees). After these processes, milk loses a large amount of vitamins and microelements, but the shelf life increases several times.
During sterilization, milk is stored in the refrigerator for about six months, with pasteurization - 4-5 days in bags and 14 days in boxes, with ultra-pasteurization - 45 days.
It is known that homemade milk can also be pasteurized, which will then receive a new shelf life - up to two weeks.
Opened milk from a bag or box in the refrigerator can be stored for no more than two days. In this case, you need to choose a colder shelf and in no case pour it into another container.
How much breast milk to store in the refrigerator
Sometimes there is a need for long-term storage of breast milk in the refrigerator. This can happen for various reasons why a nursing mother will not be able to give it to her baby personally.
At an average temperature of +3 to +6 degrees in the refrigerator, breast milk will be suitable for 5-6 days. And if you freeze it at a temperature of about -20 degrees, then its shelf life will increase to 10-12 months.
1. After pumping, do not immediately put it in the refrigerator, but let it cool slightly;
2. Perform all procedures with clean hands;
3. Use sterile dishes;
4. Be sure to sign the breast milk bottles, indicating the date of expression;
5. To store it, it is better to purchase special bags or containers.
How much baked milk to store in the refrigerator
The benefits of baked milk are legendary. It is especially high in fat and calcium. It is desirable to store baked milk at a temperature of +6 - +8 degrees. In this state, it may not turn sour for 3-4 days.
