"Shelf-stable milk, also known as aseptic milk undergoes a process called Ultra High Temperature pasteurization wherein milk is heated to a minimum of 280 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 seconds, before being packaged. As its name implies, the shelf-stable milk doesn't need to be refrigerated, lasting for 6 months when stored in your pantry. But, once opened, you should treat it like any other pasteurized milk product."
"On Reddit, a devoted Dollar Tree customer explained, "Switching to UHT milk kept me from having to constantly dump spoiled milk ... They definitely will go bad eventually, both after opening and unopened, but it takes way longer than regular milk." Another Redditor praised its price, sharing, "Ultra pasteurized shelf-stable boxes of milk [cost] $1.25 for a quart, a quarter of the price of elsewhere; and they are ideal in the pantry for whenever I run out of regular milk.""
Shelf-stable milk available at Dollar Tree is Ultra High Temperature (UHT) pasteurized, allowing it to remain unrefrigerated for up to six months. The UHT process heats milk to at least 280°F for two seconds before aseptic packaging. Once opened, the product requires the same refrigeration and handling as other pasteurized milks. Marcel's Modern Pantry options include 1%, 2%, whole, and plant-based varieties in multiple sizes suitable for drinking, adding to coffee, baking, or using as pantry backups and single-serve lunchbox options. Customers cite extended shelf life and low prices as primary benefits.
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