Go Back   Cruiser Log World Cruising & Sailing Forums > Cruising Forums > Living Aboard > The Galley
Cruiser Wiki Click Here to Login

Join Cruiser Log Today

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 03-12-2014, 02:27 AM   #1
Lieutenant
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 58
Default UHT Milk & other stuff

How many cruisers use boxed UHT milk and other stuff? I never could see dragging boxed soups onboard the boat but I think maybe the milk is a good idea. I saw cream in a box recently too.
__________________

__________________
HandyBilly is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2014, 04:34 AM   #2
Moderator
 
delatbabel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 700
Send a message via AIM to delatbabel
Default

I don't drink much milk but I do carry it on board for crew. I've been debating the pros and cons of UHT vs powdered milk.
__________________

__________________
= New South Wales, Queensland,
delatbabel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2014, 06:46 AM   #3
Admiral
 
haiqu's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Home Port: Bundarra, NSW
Vessel Name: None
Posts: 1,556
Default

It tastes as good as regular milk to me, although it's better cold if you're pouring cereal. There is a definite difference in how long it lasts depending on the place of purchase. Shelf life exceeds the Use By Date in all cases but the telling thing is after the box is opened. I get 2 days minimum but some last longer.

Woolworths generic brand seems to be the best so far.
__________________
"The cure for anything is salt water... sweat, tears, or the sea" -- Isak Dinesen

I've Contributed to the Cruisers Wiki: All sections
haiqu is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2014, 07:25 AM   #4
Admiral
 
Auzzee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Home Port: Darwin
Vessel Name: Sandettie
Posts: 1,917
Default

I agree with Haiqu. It's good stuff. It is generally the fat in the milk that causes it to turn rancid. If you use skim UHT (it only takes a week to get used to the thinner product), the life after opening is much improved over the full, or semi fat variety. And, the good thing about skim milk is that there is a greater concentration of sugar (lactose)...so it's sweeter. A dribble of vanilla essence and 2 minutes in the microwave for a mug of skim, makes for a great bedtime drink; and it doesn't have caffeine which is present in hot chocolate/cocoa.
__________________
"if at first you don't succeed....Redefine success"!


Auzzee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2014, 10:45 AM   #5
member
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Home Port: Nikolaev
Posts: 1
Default

I like a natural milk)
__________________
adziev is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Real Brass Stuff Source? atavist Other Equipment 11 11-05-2010 01:48 AM
Good, Old, Stuff redbopeep Repairs & Maintenance 4 05-02-2010 09:27 PM
Names Of Your Boat Stuff? Lighthouse The Poop Deck 8 03-10-2009 09:26 PM
Milk, redbopeep The Galley 3 06-17-2008 09:49 AM
New Video Stuff For Cruising Plus Example. Robinsvoyage The Poop Deck 6 05-31-2007 04:21 AM

Our Communities

Our communities encompass many different hobbies and interests, but each one is built on friendly, intelligent membership.

» More about our Communities

Automotive Communities

Our Automotive communities encompass many different makes and models. From U.S. domestics to European Saloons.

» More about our Automotive Communities

RV & Travel Trailer Communities

Our RV & Travel Trailer sites encompasses virtually all types of Recreational Vehicles, from brand-specific to general RV communities.

» More about our RV Communities

Marine Communities

Our Marine websites focus on Cruising and Sailing Vessels, including forums and the largest cruising Wiki project on the web today.

» More about our Marine Communities


All times are GMT. The time now is 07:34 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
×