NIDO Powdered whole milk
 

If you're like me, you gag at the thought of the normal everyday powdered skim milk. But, come on. Powdered whole milk? Yeah, that's what I thought too until someone turned me on to NIDO (Made by Nestle). I just learned about this stuff over the weekend.

I bought a can at Walmart (900gram - 1.89lb) for $7.25 today and wasted no time in mixing up 16 oz. I went strictly by the directions of 3 rounded tablespoons per 8 oz. (one 900 gram can will make 30 8 oz servings [1 gal + 3.5 qts.])

Threw it in the fridge to chill...

And - HOLY COW - I absolutely cannot tell the difference between this and regular whole milk! I am not kidding. I'm drinking it right now! This is some pretty great stuff! Very very creamy.

The use-by date on our can is Oct '09, and with the fat content, I'd suspect maybe an extra two or three months if vac-packed in mylar w/ 02 absorbers. Maybe a little longer still if stored in a freezer in conjunction w/ mylar and O2 absorbers.

Pricey, yes, but I figure one could also add it to the powdered skim to stretch the preps some. I'll put a few cans back to rotate through.

I'm sold on the stuff. I'm getting more tomorrow.

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Powdered whole milk makes great yogurt, too. Even the not so fancy non instant kinds. Since you need it warm for yogurt making anyway the non instant is ok. But it does have a shorter shelf life than most prep foods.

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Yep, discovered that stuff decades ago in Mexico. Sure glad it is available now in the US. Now if I can just find a source for the excellent Mexican instant frioles.

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That comes to $3.87 per gallon. That is a bit less than the $4.35 per gallon in my local market.

Not really, when it costs less than whole milk at the local store!

I like the "morning moo" powdered milk from Walton Feed. From what I have read, it is the milk fat that gives powdered milk its short shelf life, and to solve this, they have replaced the milk fat with vegetable fat. This is supposed to have a very long shelf life. A quick google search gives figures of five years at 70F, ten years at 55F, and three to five "for best flavor".

I use it all the time on my breakfast cereal and in recipes calling for whole milk. The price is very good right now, less than twelve bucks for a #10 can that makes about 5.5 gallons, or just over two bucks per gallon. I guess it does taste a little different from regular whole milk, so I would not suggest buying a 35 pound bucket without first finding out if you like it.

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I think walton feeds regular powdered milk is just as good as the store bought 2% milk. I think some people don't like it because they don't mix it strong enough? Or maybe they are just used to whole milk.

The thought of adding vegetable oil to my milk is gross IMO. :confused_ma:

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Any advice for powdered soy milk or non-dairy? Lactose intolerant here...

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here is for lactose intolerance

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I'm so offended. Damn you, Lauper! :)

Seriously though...I love milk and milk products. They've learned to not like me though. I've learned to enjoy soy, but haven't had any luck finding anything for rations in this category.

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Hmmm, you obviously haven't read the soy thread on this forum.
Here is the source.

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NIDO is in a can? thought it was in a box.

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Now I see.

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Glad you got that worked out amongst yourself AAG. :D

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http://www.notmilk.com

Also, see The China Study, T. Colin Campbell.

Processed dairy = arthritis and cancer.

I'd sooner feed my kid sht than milk. Soy isn't fit to eat either.