Powdered Milk

First thing is first... what is powdered milk? It is made from fresh, pasteurized skim milk. It is concentrated in an evaporator until 50% of the solids remain. Then the concentrated milk is sprayed into a heated chamber where the water evaporates and leaves behind tiny dry milk particles - powdered milk!

REAL V. ALTERNATIVE

It is important to know though that not all powdered milk is REAL milk. Some companies sell milk alternatives - this is very different. REAL powdered milk is made up of: nonfat dry milk, vitamin A Palmitate, and Vitamin D3, while Milk Alternative is made from sweet dairy whey, non-fat dry milk solids, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, corn syrup solids, and other chemistry turns that are difficult to pronounce (rule of thumb for food in general - if you can't pronounce the ingredients, don't buy it!). So you can see how much better the real powdered milk will not only taste but how much better it is for your body comparatively.

INSTANT V. NON-INSTANT

Another thing to keep in mind, there is instant powdered milk and non-instant powdered milk (I know, why do companies have to make so many different kinds of one thing!) Essentially, instant milk is non-instant milk that has been puffed with air so it will mix easier with water - it practically just dissolves instantly when added to water. Non-instant does require more stirring and chilling before serving, but when you look at it financially, you get more for your money with non-instant because you can use less when cooking and fit more of it in a can when storing.

You can easily buy this at most stores in Utah, as well as the LDS Cannery (why not TUESDAY?) If you'd like, the beprepared.com website includes powdered milk (which is on sale right now!) as well as several other food storage and emergency preparedness options.