shelf-stable milk

noun

UK /ˈʃelf ˌsteɪ.bəl mɪlk/

US /ˈʃelf ˌsteɪ.bəl mɪlk/

Milk that can sit on a shelf for a long time without going bad.

We keep shelf-stable milk in the pantry for camping trips.

SYNONYMS

UHT milk ultra-pasteurized milk long-life milk aseptic milk ambient milk

RELATED WORDS

pasteurization carton pantry dairy expiration date

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Milk treated with ultra-high temperature processing so it does not need refrigeration until opened.

The recipe calls for shelf-stable milk, so you can store it in the cupboard.

3. Milk packaged in aseptic cartons for emergency food supplies.

The shelter handed out shelf-stable milk to families after the storm.

4. A dairy product with a long unrefrigerated shelf life used in food aid programs.

Shelf-stable milk is easy to ship to remote villages.

5. Milk that has been sterilized and sealed so it stays fresh for months.

She poured shelf-stable milk into her coffee while traveling.