# Shelf Stable Milk - would you buy it or use it in cooking?

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**Tags:** food-cooking\
**Created:** [February 2, 2026, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelf-stable-milk-would-you-buy-it-or-use-it-in-cooking/1027289 "2026-02-02T01:34:49Z")\
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Ah, yes, cold-pressed lactium.

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I believe, and I’m no expert, but Americans are fully sold on refridged milk.

That gallon(or 1/2) is in the cart almost without thought

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**Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelf-stable-milk-would-you-buy-it-or-use-it-in-cooking/1027289/83 "2026-02-03T03:49:31Z")

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> [@Cervaise](#):
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> The 1-liter UHT box, though? Slots nicely into the door rack.

My fridge is designed so a half gallon of milk fits nicely into the door rack.

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