How long should you drink the milk powder after opening it? How should you store the milk powder after opening it?

When brewing milk powder, you must choose the right water temperature and do not shake it too violently during the dissolution process, otherwise it will cause the baby to hiccup. So how long should you drink the milk powder after opening it? How should you store the milk powder after opening it?

How long should I drink the milk powder after opening it?

Within one month. The shelf life of milk powder will be significantly shortened after the package is opened. As the storage time increases, the loss of nutrients will accelerate and the nutritional value will decrease significantly. Moreover, as time goes by, milk powder is also prone to absorb moisture from the surrounding air and become damp and lumpy, and it is easy to be contaminated by microorganisms and deteriorate. In principle, the opened milk powder should be fed within one month. If it cannot be fed within one month, and the remaining milk powder is not to be wasted, adults can drink it, but do not feed it to children. When choosing milk powder, try to choose small packages of milk powder, and store the opened milk powder in a cool, dry and ventilated environment as much as possible.

How to store milk powder after opening

If it is canned milk powder, it is recommended to cover it tightly after opening. If it is bagged milk powder, it is recommended to put it in your pocket after opening. Therefore, you need to store the opened milk powder in a clean milk powder can. And pay attention to the milk powder can be wiped with a clean or dry cotton cloth before use, do not wash with water to avoid moisture. And the milk powder must be consumed within the shelf life after opening. Once the shelf life is exceeded, it is recommended to throw it away immediately. If the milk powder after opening appears to clump within the shelf life, it is recommended to discard it.

What is the appropriate water temperature for brewing milk powder?

About 45℃. Too high water temperature will destroy the nutrients in the milk powder. Generally speaking, no matter what brand of milk powder you are mixing, do not use boiling water. It is recommended to use warm water at about 45℃. Otherwise, the protein in the milk powder will denature, some vitamins will be destroyed, and the nutritional value will be greatly reduced. Now, various brands of milk powder on the market are usually better to be mixed with warm water at 40-46℃. If you are not sure, you can look at the packaging of the milk powder. Normally, there are instructions for the proportions.

Can milk powder be stored in the refrigerator after opening?

It is best not to. To avoid contamination and deterioration of milk powder after opening, special attention should be paid to not storing it in the refrigerator after opening. Because of repeated taking out and putting in, the temperature difference and humidity difference inside and outside the refrigerator can easily cause milk powder to deliquesce, agglomerate and deteriorate. Therefore, milk powder can be stored at room temperature, away from light, in a dry and cool place after opening. After each use, the plastic cover of the filled milk powder must be tightly closed, and the bag of bagged milk powder must be tied tightly.