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

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**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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**Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelf-stable-milk-would-you-buy-it-or-use-it-in-cooking/1027289/13 "2026-02-02T02:12:04Z")

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I used quite a bit of shelf-stable milk a few years back in individual drink box sized servings that came in [these kits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surplus-food-kits/809989).

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