Can milk powder be stored in the refrigerator?

　　Can milk powder be stored in the refrigerator?

　　Expert: Milk powder is prone to spoilage if placed in the refrigerator

　　Recently, some consumers claimed that their children ate beetles when consuming Abbott milk powder, which once again aroused Chinese people's concern about the quality of foreign milk powder. Some dairy experts remind that milk powder can be self-inspected when it is consumed for the first time. After opening, it should be consumed and stored scientifically according to the packaging.

　　Experts advise to avoid contamination and deterioration of milk powder. During the storage process of milk powder after opening, special attention should be paid to not storing milk powder in the refrigerator after opening. After opening the bagged milk powder, it is best to store it in a clean milk powder can and keep it dry. After opening the milk powder, follow the usage time regulations. It is best not to use it for more than one month after opening. and baby The shelf life date on the milk powder package is the date when it is unopened and stored under suitable conditions. Once opened, this date cannot be used.

　　Milk powder cannot be placed in the refrigerator. The refrigerator is a small, closed, low-temperature and humid environment, and milk powder is very easy to absorb moisture. Only liquid milk powder water or premixed liquid milk powder can be stored in the refrigerator. When ordinary milk powder is stored in the refrigerator for a long time, it is very easy to get damp, agglomerate, and deteriorate, thus affecting the drinking effect.

　　Formula milk is rich in nutrients and is also the best petri dish for bacteria. When the weather is hot and the air is humid, it is very conducive to bacterial growth. If a child eats formula contaminated by bacteria, it is easy to cause gastrointestinal disease . Generally speaking, formula milk powder should be consumed within 1 month after opening the can. If it is bagged or boxed milk powder, it is best to consume it within 2 weeks after opening. During normal storage, cover the lid after each use and store it in a cool and ventilated place. Do not put it in the refrigerator, because the refrigerator is humid and the milk powder after opening the can will easily absorb moisture, causing the milk powder to agglomerate and deteriorate. In addition, the refrigerator is not a sterile box. There will also be a lot of bacteria in it, and the milk powder will be contaminated through the gaps after the can is opened.

　　How to store milk powder

　　1. The shelf life of milk powder is generally 2 years. It can remain fresh during the storage period and should be placed in a dry and clean place before opening. Do not store in places with high sunlight, high temperature, or humidity, and do not store in refrigerators.

　　2. Milk powder should not be stored in the refrigerator after opening. Put the milk powder in the refrigerator and take it in and out again and again. The temperature difference and humidity changes inside and outside the refrigerator can easily cause the milk powder to deliquesce, agglomerate and deteriorate. If the lumps break up as soon as you pinch them, it means that the quality of the milk powder has not changed much. If the lumps are large and the texture is hard, the milk powder is bad and should be stopped. Opened milk powder can be stored at room temperature, away from light, in a dry, cool place.

　　3. For canned milk powder, be sure to close the plastic lid tightly after opening the can. Bags of milk powder should be tied tightly after each use. In order to facilitate the storage and handling of milk powder, it is best to store the bagged milk powder in a clean milk powder can after opening. The measuring spoon does not need to be put into the jar bag after use. It should be stored separately. Please be sure to use a measuring spoon soaked in water to measure the milk powder.

　　4. There are regulations on the usage time of milk powder after opening. Most infant formula milk powder packaging has clear regulations, and the milk powder should generally be used within 1 month after opening.

　　5. Prepare milk powder as soon as possible. If you are dispensing several bottles of milk at a time, be sure to put the prepared milk with a lid in the refrigerator and store it immediately, and use it within 4 hours. Storage at room temperature cannot exceed 2 hours. If there is anything left after eating, it should be thrown away immediately and cannot be eaten again.