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fairlife chocolate milk doesn't have to be refrigerated per the lady at the gas station

Posted on 2/27/24 at 7:59 am
Posted by Gaggle
Member since Oct 2021
5617 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 7:59 am
there were 6 bottles of it in a tray on the counter, for sale, at room temp
cashier says it's totally fine, it doesn't need to be refrigerated

ok then

its messing with my head. i guess i'm hoping for some answers
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
26455 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 7:59 am to
Was she Mexican?

Side note: Canned evaporated milk isn't refrigerated.

Did you pick up some gas station sushi while you were there?

Here's your answer..

Fairlife

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Despite its unique processing method, Fairlife milk still needs to be refrigerated just like regular cow’s milk. This is because it is still a perishable product that can go bad if left out at room temperature for too long.
This post was edited on 2/27/24 at 8:21 am
Posted by rundmcrun
Member since Jan 2024
300 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 7:59 am to
Fake milk.
Posted by TheIndulger
Member since Sep 2011
19239 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:00 am to
Fair life lasts longer without spoiling than regular milk. I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing though
Posted by Al Dante
Member since Mar 2013
1859 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:02 am to
The milk is ultrapasteurized. All throughout Europe the milk is stocked on a shelf next to all the canned goods. This is extremely common everywhere in Europe. I don’t know if I’ve ever bought milk that was sired in a refrigerator. Once you open the container, however, you have to refrigerate it.
Posted by Gaggle
Member since Oct 2021
5617 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:03 am to
In the fridge though right
I actually googled it and it said chocolate milk 2-4 hours at room temp
So something is horrifying here. It is fake milk or people are buying spoiled milk today
Posted by crash1211
Houma
Member since May 2008
3132 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:03 am to
What I found on their website. Looks like you need to refrigerate after opening.

Our ultrafiltration and aseptic packaging allow us to be shelf stable for up to 9 months on Elite 42g protein products and up to 12 months on 26g protein products.

After opening, all Core Power® products should be consumed within 14 days as any other milk and kept refrigerated.
Posted by MattA
Member since Nov 2019
1597 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:03 am to
Well if you can’t trust the gas station lady for important food/health decisions, then who can you trust?
Posted by ReedRothchild
South MS
Member since Jul 2019
1165 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:04 am to
i don't know why, but i trust her
Posted by Bunk Moreland
Member since Dec 2010
53104 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:07 am to
I think they have the long expiration date because they remove the lactose.

This idiot is probably confusing it with the protein shake type products. That milk definitely goes bad if you leave it warm.
Posted by Gaggle
Member since Oct 2021
5617 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:07 am to
Well I got answers. Thank you sir. I'm now suspicious of fairlife chocolate milk
Posted by guttata
prairieville
Member since Feb 2006
22504 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:08 am to
When you buy a case of Fairlife at Costco, it’s sitting right in the middle of the store, at room temp for days/weeks
Posted by Trauma14
Member since Aug 2010
5805 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:09 am to
Ultra pasteurized milk is stable at room temperature. Not sure if Fairlife is ultra pasteurized or not. Those smaller single serve milks are typically ultra pasteurized like the organic Horizon milks and don't need refrigeration. The core milk from Fairlife is shelf stable, but doubt the regular milk is.

Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
69059 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:12 am to
This is something I notice when I travel. Milk and eggs aren't refrigerated in most places.
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
52925 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:14 am to
The soy and seed oils don’t need to be refrigerated unlike real American milk
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
26455 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:15 am to
quote:

eggs aren't refrigerated


yep

Every "local" grocery stores I've been to in Mexico, the eggs are just on a shelf.
Posted by madmaxvol
Infinity + 1 Posts
Member since Oct 2011
19126 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:15 am to
quote:

Ultra pasteurized milk is stable at room temperature. Not sure if Fairlife is ultra pasteurized or not.



Fairlife is ultra-pasteurized.
Posted by Gaggle
Member since Oct 2021
5617 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:17 am to
Egg farmer tells me the processing is what makes them have to be refrigerated, breaks the protective membrane or something. Farm fresh eggs are fine long term at room temp. Unless you refrigerate them then you have to keep them refrigerated
Posted by Gaggle
Member since Oct 2021
5617 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:18 am to
But the biggest game changer was when I found out butter doesn't have to be refrigerated. And it's better in the dish, soft and spreadable
Posted by white perch
the bright, happy side of hell
Member since Apr 2012
7123 posts
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:40 am to
quote:

But the biggest game changer was when I found out butter doesn't have to be refrigerated. And it's better in the dish, soft and spreadable


This knowledge has been a game changer in my relationship with toast.
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