FAQ’s about Powdered Milk

Posted by Crystal-Everyday Food Storage on Monday, May 19, 2008 · Comments

How much Milk can you make from a #10 can?

Okay, I’ve had a lot of people asking me about how much milk you can make from one #10 can of powdered milk. The answer is a little over 5 1/2 gallons which makes it about $2.36 a gallon. While you’re figuring out how much money that will save you, let me also mention that when you buy powdered milk the price is then fixed and you don’t have to worry about the prices going up from one week to the next! The best part of food storage is living off of last year’s income. For example: I bought powdered milk last year before it doubled (gulp!) in price at about $6.50 a can so I’m paying $1.15 a gallon for my milk. See why food storage is so awesome?! Food storage can do the same for you! Let me say again, that food storage is NOT just for a huge natural calamity! Food storage lets you get through a time of inflation with out an emergency on your food budget.

What is the difference between Powdered Milk and a Milk Alternative?

A good way to describe this is to think about the difference between Orange Juice and Tang (or for those of you who have been with this blog for awhile…the difference between whole wheat flour and all purpose flour . A milk alternitive is a milk drink but not milk. They make it from a by product of milk called whey and fortified (which only means they add back in) a couple of vitamins and minerals. Since it is made from whey (which is a by product of making cheese) it has far less protein than regular milk and it’s the protein in the milk that makes it a great food storage item. The current price of this “milk drink” is $12.02 while the cannery is selling powdered milk for $13.30 so for a dollar more you get real milk…not a bad deal. I’m checking into if you can cook with it but my guess is that since it doesn’t have the same properties of milk that you can’t. Also, check out the difference in ingredients:

Powdered Milk
Nonfat Dry Milk, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3

Milk Alternative
Made from sweet dairy whey, non-fat dry milk solids, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following:canola oil and/or soya oil), corn syrup solids, sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, propylene glycol monostearate, mono and diglycerides, lecithin, carrageenan, Vitamin A, Vitamin D.

WHAT??? Partially Hydrogenated Oil…does anyone else watch Dr. Oz on Oprah that is the worst kind of oil for you not to mention they throw in Corn Syrup…another Dr. Oz no-no.

So to sum up, personally I don’t think a milk alternative is worth it.

Is it true that you can make Sweetened Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk out of Powdered Milk?

YES!!! Plus, you can make buttermilk, white sauces and so much more…check back to find out how.

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Tammie McCammon

I thought morning moo was milk?

Shannon Lea Fowler

Is this powdered milk the same as the stuff you can buy in a "box"? You know, "Instant non-fat dry milk"?

Crystal G.

Thanks for all the comments! I love to get feedback. To answer Lizunia's questions, yes we use powdered milk for everything drinking and baking. You will still need to buy your daughter the regular whole milk when she switches milks.

DeeAnn

Just an fyi - I've used the Morning Moo "milk" for years in cooking and never had a problem with it. It also tastes better than powdered milk, so just some pluses on the other side. I store both.

Lizunia

Great information! So, you guys seriously use the powdered milk for everything? Morning cereal, baking, milk and cookies, etc.? I'd probably still need to buy regular milk for our daughter, who'll be switching to whole milk in a couple of months, right?

Anonymous

Awesome, you answered some questions I had about it! Love the blog! Keep it up!
Trinna Adams