What to do with older milk?

Discussion in 'Cheese & Dairy' started by jimandpj, Apr 17, 2008.

  1. Apr 17, 2008 #1
    jimandpj

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    Are there any cheeses that are good to make with milk that is 3-4 days old?

    Or must it always be fresh milk?

    And what would you consider fresh milk? Less than 24 hours old? With our family size, I make large batches of cheese at a time, and wonder how old the milk can be before it affects my cheese results?

    Thanks,
    PJ
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2008 #2
    Sondra

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    I freeze any left over after 48 hrs and have used this for cheese with nary a problem.
     
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  5. Apr 17, 2008 #3
    cmharris6002

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    3 or 4 days is fine as long as your milk handling and sanitary practices are good.

    Christy
     
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  6. Apr 18, 2008 #4
    Leo

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    I can only make cheese on the weekends, DH watches baby. I've never had any problems with setting or flavors. :)
    Megan
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2008 #5
    jimandpj

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    Thanks, that helps!
    PJ
     
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