dried milk taste test?

[philo]

The commercial says "milk likes me", and I like it right back.

I drink milk all the time - have to have it with cookies, cereal, in my coffee, etc.

I'd like to lay in a supply of powdered milk for when I can't get the fresh, but I know they're not all created equal in the taste department. Has anybody sampled the different brands for taste? I think I've heard that disolving in water is another factor with big differences between brands, anybody know about that either?

 

[tyler34]

The commercial says "milk likes me", and I like it right back.

I drink milk all the time - have to have it with cookies, cereal, in my coffee, etc.

I'd like to lay in a supply of powdered milk for when I can't get the fresh, but I know they're not all created equal in the taste department. Has anybody sampled the different brands for taste? I think I've heard that disolving in water is another factor with big differences between brands, anybody know about that either?

I'm lactose intolerant thanks for rubbing it in.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I prefer Provident Pantry non-fat powdered milk.

I get it from the Mormons at Emergency Essentials:

Emergency Essentials - Be Prepared Emergency Preparedness Food Storage

 

[dudley0]

I bought some Great Value but have yet to taste test it. I hadn't considered how it dissolves in water. Now I need to drag it out and give it a try.

 

[Bendrx]

I bought some Great Value but have yet to taste test it. I hadn't considered how it dissolves in water. Now I need to drag it out and give it a try.

I'm pretty sure that's what I got, it's okay. I'm not a big milk fan anyways. Love me some chocolate milk though. It does mix well in cold water, alittle oily residue on the lips though. (as in olive oil not petroleum, and it is very slight).

I generally use it to cook with, or recently was given a good idea, if you need creme just use half the water it calls for. Works fairly well for cooking, not sure how it would be as a coffee additive.

 

[RandyMarlar]

When I was a kid my Mom had us on powered milk for a couple years. Man was that stuff nasty. Had to get it as cold as possible. Once in a while we could afford some Bosco or sum such chocolate mix to help.
R

 

[Armed & Christian]

I'm lactose intolerant thanks for rubbing it in.

You should be ashamed. God will surely judge you for your bias towards lactose

 

[Armed & Christian]

When I was a kid my Mom had us on powered milk for a couple years. Man was that stuff nasty. Had to get it as cold as possible. Once in a while we could afford some Bosco or sum such chocolate mix to help.
R

BTDT. It helps a lot if you can mix it 3/4 strength and use actual milk for the other 1/4

 

[Zoub]

No matter which brand you use, it is best if you mix it and chill before drinking, also add vanilla extract.

Personally, I prefer it from glass so I store 1 gallon milk bottles. The rectangular shape also works well in the fridge.

 

[RockCreekRelics]

Man I would have to be pretty desperate to drink that stuff. Not saying that I wouldn't to survive though. I used to have a babysitter when I was younger that made us drink it all the time. I hated it and never forgot the taste. I think a small milk goat would be a better answer for me in a survival situation.

 

[THard6]

Man I would have to be pretty desperate to drink that stuff. Not saying that I wouldn't to survive though. I used to have a babysitter when I was younger that made us drink it all the time. I hated it and never forgot the taste. I think a small milk goat would be a better answer for me in a survival situation.

I AGREE!! on powder milk

 

[oldnovice]

Utah Preppers is usually an interesting read. A taste test of several varieties of powdered milk was posted here:
Great Powdered Milk Taste Test and Review | Utah Preppers

I forgot to add, any powdered milk I have tried benefited from mixing it with slightly more powder than is listed in the directions. Also, a touch of vanilla extract helps as well.

 

[Hoosierbuck]

I agree, mix it a little rich, mix it well, and drink it as cold as possible. I can tolerate it pretty well, but was never fed a steady diet of it.

HB

 

[antsi]

I prefer Provident Pantry non-fat powdered milk.

I get it from the Mormons at Emergency Essentials:

Emergency Essentials - Be Prepared Emergency Preparedness Food Storage

The dried milk you get from LDS Storehouse is "non instant." We use it for all kinds of stuff.

If it says "instant," it has a wierd taste to me.

 

[thompal]

I think a small milk goat would be a better answer for me in a survival situation.

Hmm. I had goats at one time, but mine were all made out of meat!

I agree on the powdered milk. Had some a few times as a kid, and YUCK!! Nasty stuff. I've avoided it ever since because I couldn't imagine ever drinking it voluntarily.

 

[thompal]

The dried milk you get from LDS Storehouse is "non instant." We use it for all kinds of stuff.

If it says "instant," it has a wierd taste to me.

What is the difference?

 

[antsi]

What is the difference?

"Instant" seems to mean "easy to mix up and dissolves quickly in water."

The other kind is a pain to mix, but seems to taste better.

I don't know how it is processed differently.

 

[45-70]

I prefer Provident Pantry non-fat powdered milk.

I get it from the Mormons at Emergency Essentials:

Emergency Essentials - Be Prepared Emergency Preparedness Food Storage

+1 Provident Pantry is hands down the best I have tried.

 

[indiver]

I JUST TRIED KROGERS NON-FAT POWDERED MILK. IT TASTED JUST LIKE REGULAR SKIM TO ME. i DON'T LIKE SKIM BUT I COULD DRINK IT. I DON'T THINK THEY MAKE A 2%. I CAN VACUUM STORE IT FOR LONGER TERM. IT WOULD BE NICE TO ALWAYS HAVE A SUPPLY OF MILK.

 

[Brian87]

I have done a lot of looking and compareing. Walmart has the best price.
Just my 2 cents.