Many of us head to the shops on a weekly basis for essentials – and if milk is one of the items in your basket, Tesco has issued some helpful advice.
It comes as the supermarket giant has sent out an ‘important’ message in a bid to help people keep their milk fresh for longer – and stop it from going bad.
Tesco says: “Milk is a key item on most shopping lists, but with such a short shelf life, it can go to waste if you don’t use it fast enough. You can easily store it in the freezer to prevent food waste and save some money.”
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The supermarket explains skimmed and semi-skimmed milk are better for freezing than full-fat milk. This is because the higher fat content makes it difficult to freeze properly.
If you are going to put in in the freezer however, you should remember to put your milk in a container that is air-tight and freezer-safe because milk gets bigger when it freezes. You can keep it frozen for up to six months, but it’s best to use it within the first month after you defrost it.
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Always thaw your milk in the fridge to keep germs from growing, reports Birmingham Live.
Tesco advises: “All you need to do prior to freezing is make some space in the top of the container by using up (or drinking) a small glass of milk, leaving about 112 inches at the top of the bottle”. It will be completely frozen after around 12 hours, they add.
If you leave milk out to thaw at room temperature for too long, the bacteria in it might grow a lot. Healthline warns: “This is because the longer milk sits at room temperature, the more likely it is that any existing traces of harmful bacteria proliferate, potentially causing the bacterial count to become high enough to cause illness from drinking the milk”.
Tesco advises on how to defrost milk safely stating: “Get it out of the freezer and pop it into your fridge door (with a couple of kitchen towels wrapped around it, if you’re concerned about condensation) to defrost overnight. The next morning, all you need to do before pouring it onto your cereal is give the bottle a good shake.”
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