It’s a game-changer, that’s what. It’s real Horizon Organic® milk you can safely store in the pantry. That’s right, in the pantry.
Shelf-stable milk
vs.
refrigerated milk
Our shelf-stable and refrigerated milks are made with the same organic milk from our partner farmers. The difference is that they’re pasteurized and packaged differently.
With UHT pasteurization and airtight, no-light packaging, our shelf-stable milks are safe to store at room temperature, so you can keep them in the pantry.
Of course, always use them by the best-by date and store them in the fridge after opening.
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Willow Creek Farm, taken by Keri Pickett
What is UHT pasteurization?
Heating milk to help eliminate bacteria is called pasteurization. For shelf-stable milk, we use UHT, or Ultra High Temperature, pasteurization. This process heats milk to a very high temperature for a few seconds, which destroys bacteria for a longer shelf life.
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Special packaging
Shelf-stable milk is packaged in Tetra Pak® cartons* that lock in nutrition and lock out air and light. Follow the recycling instructions on pack–many recycled cartons get a second life as new products, such as roofing tiles, crates, carton boxes, and more.
* Tetra Pak is a registered trademark of Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
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DHA Omega-3 on-the-go
DHA is an important nutrient that supports brain and eye health. Our shelf-stable milk with DHA is a delicious grab-and-go choice with 32mg in every serving.
Horizon Organic®
shelf-stable milks
Stock up for school, camping, soccer, your gym bag, on the road…
you get it.
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Nourishing a happy, healthy future for all.
Our farmers roll up their (flannel) sleeves and go the extra mile.
We’re always thinking about how we can make life better for our cows.
We’re cutting our carbon footprint and finding smarter ways to farm.
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