Know The Things to be Kept in Mind While Storing Milk

Handling and storing milk can get tricky at times as it gets spoiled very easily. It is very important to know how to store milk at home in order to safeguard against spoilage and disease

Here are tips that should be kept in mind while purchasing and storing milk:

1. Make sure you buy milk and milk products from reputed and trustworthy manufacturers.

2. Check the manufacturing and expiry date of the milk and milk product. Ensure that the contact details of the manufacturing facility and company is clearly mentioned on the package.

3. Experts advise people to buy milk in smaller quantities, if you are not using it for immediate consumption.

4. Make sure the packing of the product is correct. Don't buy puffed or leaked packets of milk.

5. Store milk in the refrigerator and set the temperature at 3.5 and 4.5 degrees Celsius.

6. Don't leave milk on kitchen counter or table for long duration.

7. If the milk you brought is nearing expiration date then store it in the freezer. You can also try some recipes with the milk like pudding, cream soup or oatmeal.

8. Avoid exposing milk to light as it might destroy some vitamins.