WHAT IS U.H.T. MILK?
U.H.T. is a premium quality Grade A milk. It has been specially
processed and packaged so that it can by transported and stored without
refrigeration.
WHAT DOES U.H.T. MEAN?
The letters U.H.T. stand for Ultra High Temperature. This means
that the milk has been heated to 282 degrees and held for several seconds,
then cooled to 70 degrees in a pressurized system. The milk is then packaged
aseptically.
WHAT IS MEANT BY ASEPTIC PACKAGING?
Aseptic packaging means that after the milk has been sterilized
it is packaged in such a way that no outside bacteria or contaminants can
come into contact with the milk after it has gone through the U.H.T. process.
WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF U.H.T. MILK
U.H.T. milk can be stored for up to nine months if the freshest
stocks have been shipped from the manufacturer. Once the milk has been
opened it must immediately be refrigerated and then has the same refrigerated
shelf life as non U.H.T. milk.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF U.H.T. MILK?
The great advantage of U.H.T. milk is the ability to transport it
long distances and to store it at destination without the need of expensive
refrigeration methods. Any person who needs milk and finds refrigeration
difficult or expensive represents a potential customer for U.H.T. Milk.