5 ways to prevent milk from turning sour in Summer

Summer is the time to enjoy chilled beverages like mango shakes and cold coffees, which also increase your milk intake. However, with the rising temperature, you may have noticed that the milk in your house is turning sour often, even when refrigerated. Here are some effective hacks to prevent milk from spoilage-

1. Pick Milk At The End Of Your Shopping

Whether you are at a grocery store or are running errands around your home, make sure that when you buy the milk, it is the last thing on your to-do list. Why? This would limit the time the milk is outside refrigeration so that the risk of spoilage is reduced. 

2. Boil The Milk

While the chances of spoilage are unlikely if the packaged milk is stored properly in the fridge, if the temperature outside is too high and your milk is still spoiling, it is best to boil the milk once you get home. Once the milk cools down after boiling, you can store it in the fridge.

3. Storing Instructions In The Fridge

Just putting the milk in the fridge is not enough. Make sure to place it in the chiller tray section of your fridge. If you have transferred the milk into a container, store it at the back of the fridge on a middle or bottom shelf.

4. Do Not Leave The Milk Sitting Out After Use

Take the milk out of the fridge right before use. Once used, put the rest of the milk immediately back into the refrigerator. Do not leave the milk sitting out for long as the warmer temperature can increase the risk of spoilage.

5. Put The Extra Milk In The Freezer

According to the Dairy Farmers of Canada website, "milk can last for up to 6 weeks in the freezer, without any impact on its flavour and nutritional value." If you have purchased extra milk that is not likely to be consumed anytime soon, pop it in the freezer.

If you're following these hacks and still end up with spoiled milk, make sure to avoid some mistakes. Keeping the milk contained out in sunlight can cause spoilage. Not sealing the bottle or packet can cause milk to sour too. Another culprit is backteria from your hands or the fridge. Make sure to keep your fridge clean, and wash your hands before handling the milk container.