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

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**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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I use **cold** milk on cereal.

Can shelf stable milk be refrigerated for serving cold?

Au gratin potatoes requires onion, salt and pepper, butter, flour, 2 cups milk and shredded white cheddar.

Would baking in an oven alter any chemicals in shelf stable milk?

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