Anyone tried the LDS Dry Milk? Comparable to Augason Farms Country Fresh?

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corruptor

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Posted: 2/9/2024 11:04:44 AM EDT

I've got a few cans of dried milk that are well past the 10 year expiration date that I'd like to replace. The LDS dried milk pouches are significantly cheaper than the highly rated Augason Farms Country Fresh version, even when it's on sale (currently 16.14 at Amazon). Has anyone tried the LDS product? If so, how's the quality and taste?

I don't currently drink milk as I try to maintain a fairly low carb diet (family history of type 2 beetus), but I do use dried milk occasionally in recipes and whatnot, plus I'd like to have options if things go south and I have to depend on stored foods for a while.

Thanks!

Cacinok Joined Oct 2007 Posts 8752 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 2/9/2024 3:02:47 PM EDT [#1] I haven't tried the Augason Farms, but the LDS powdered milk is ok for what it is. I think it's great for cooking. That being said, I really haven't found any powdered milk that I thought tasted good and had good consistency. Some tasted fine, but were grainy or chalky. Others tasted terrible, but the mixture was fine.

GoldenMead Member Joined Apr 2018 Posts 1928 EE 0% (0) MN, USA	Posted: 2/9/2024 5:26:31 PM EDT [#2] I think the LDS milk is much better. It’s what we store here.

taliv Joined Jul 2004 Posts 6037 EE 0% (0) TN, USA	Posted: 2/9/2024 7:26:44 PM EDT [#3] I’m curious how it compares to freeze drying it yourself I don’t drink milk at all but use it in oatmeal and such

Ace-of-Based Member Joined Aug 2013 Posts 3942 EE 100% (30) MT, USA	Posted: 2/9/2024 11:19:03 PM EDT [Last Edit: Ace-of-Based] [#4] If you want milk pick up some Nido from Walmart. It's powdered whole milk and if you mix it up and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight it tastes very close to fresh milk. I've had it a couple years beyond the best by date without noticeable degrigation. I haven't had the LDS milk I'd be curious how it compares.

Fox Team Member Joined Jan 2001 Posts 3059 EE 100% (44) ID, USA	Posted: 2/9/2024 11:29:12 PM EDT [#5] Have not tried the LDS product. This is the best powdered milk we have tried since Milkman disappeared. It is exceptional when mixed with some evaporated milk.

Advtrbound Joined Aug 2021 Posts 631 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 2/11/2024 9:52:47 PM EDT [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By Fox: Have not tried the LDS product. This is the best powdered milk we have tried since Milkman disappeared. It is exceptional when mixed with some evaporated milk. View Quote @fox have you tried any of their other products?

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Posted: 2/12/2024 5:56:58 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Advtrbound:

@fox have you tried any of their other products?

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@Advtrbound

We have not. We wanted plenty of powdered milk in our preps for added protein and cooking, and we wanted something that tasted good. We tried a bunch of them including Auguson, Honeyville, Pleasant Hill Grain, Nestle's, etc., but none tasted as good to us as Grandma's. We typically use Rainy Day Foods for long term stuff. There is a preparedness store here that stocks Rainy Day products making it simple and saving on shipping. The owner tells us that the RD facility, in Montpelier, ID, actually does sub-contract work for Mountain House at times to assist with demand for MH products.

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Posted: 3/2/2024 4:03:01 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Ace-of-Based:
If you want milk pick up some Nido from Walmart. It's powdered whole milk and if you mix it up and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight it tastes very close to fresh milk.

I've had it a couple years beyond the best by date without noticeable degrigation.

I haven't had the LDS milk I'd be curious how it compares.

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This. Nido has fortification for children. Klim is just whole milk.

They are both, hands down, absolutely the best powdered milk. The lowfat or skim powdered milk just isnt good. These actually taste good. Not just OK. Or bearable..

They are not a long shelf life item, so be on your rotation game. Store what you use and use what you store.

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Posted: 3/2/2024 7:31:49 PM EDT

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I have not but for my preps I purchase the milk from dollar tree. It's good for up to a year and Actually tastes good. The reason I stock it as it's already made, ready to use with a long shelf life, plus it's cheap. Also the dry milk impacts your water supply as you need water to make it. The milk from Dollar tree is already made, no impact on stored water. It's worth the cost to stock it.

https://www.dollartree.com/marcels-modern-pantry-whole-milk-32-oz/363596

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Posted: 3/10/2024 1:19:12 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By blackduck769:
I have not but for my preps I purchase the milk from dollar tree. It's good for up to a year and Actually tastes good. The reason I stock it as it's already made, ready to use with a long shelf life, plus it's cheap. Also the dry milk impacts your water supply as you need water to make it. The milk from Dollar tree is already made, no impact on stored water. It's worth the cost to stock it.

https://www.dollartree.com/marcels-modern-pantry-whole-milk-32-oz/363596

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Yep, I rotate them in with regular milk once they get close to their best by date. I actually prefer the taste of shelf stable milk over regular, but my wife says it tastes weird.

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Posted: 3/19/2024 2:08:19 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By ngc1300:
Yep, I rotate them in with regular milk once they get close to their best by date. I actually prefer the taste of shelf stable milk over regular, but my wife says it tastes weird.

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Originally Posted By ngc1300:

Originally Posted By blackduck769:
I have not but for my preps I purchase the milk from dollar tree. It's good for up to a year and Actually tastes good. The reason I stock it as it's already made, ready to use with a long shelf life, plus it's cheap. Also the dry milk impacts your water supply as you need water to make it. The milk from Dollar tree is already made, no impact on stored water. It's worth the cost to stock it.

https://www.dollartree.com/marcels-modern-pantry-whole-milk-32-oz/363596

Yep, I rotate them in with regular milk once they get close to their best by date. I actually prefer the taste of shelf stable milk over regular, but my wife says it tastes weird.

I find it tastes weird unless I put it in a glass bottle.

Ronin72 Joined Feb 2013 Posts 9789 EE 100% (8) USA	Posted: 4/9/2024 6:53:36 PM EDT [#12] This is a case of you should try it before you buy it. What taste good to me might not taste as good to you. If youre using it for cooking only, you still want to try them in a few recipes just to make sure they work for you.

Ronin72 Joined Feb 2013 Posts 9790 EE 100% (8) USA	Posted: 4/9/2024 6:58:50 PM EDT [Last Edit: Ronin72] [#13] Double tap

Anyone tried the LDS Dry Milk? Comparable to Augason Farms Country Fresh?

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