What Do I Do With Organic Milk Powder?

Many places that stock organic milk also stock organic milk powder.  Organic milk powder is made directly from organic milk, and yields the same benefits in most cases.  While it may not be best to survive entirely on milk powder, it is a great food to have on hand in case you run out of regular milk or to take with you when you are going camping or when you are traveling.

It is also a very good supplemental source of protein when needed.  If you want to enrich your baking or your cooking it is very easy to do by adding some tablespoons of organic milk powder to your ingredients.  It is also perfect to use for making cream sauces and gravies as you can add thickness and fullness to the sauce without watering it down with more liquid.  Adding some powdered milk to your baking and breads will also add additional vitamins and minerals, and will in general give you better health.  It has reduced amounts of lysine however, an important amino acid that the body needs, as this is stripped from the milk during the heating process.

When making powdered milk, it is best not to mix it with either too hot or too cold water as that can cause it to get lumps in it. Warm or room temperature water is usually best.  Packages usually include instructions on how to make the milk and what proportion of milk powder to add to the water.

If you are not able to find organic milk powder in your local supermarket you may be able to find it in your local health store or even from a home bakery.  If all else fails, there are plenty of places online that sell this type of milk powder. Some lines carry non-fat, whole milk and even buttermilk as well as the regular organic milks.