I wish I could help, but I find that with coffee. I don't drink it so a packet or jar should last ages if it didn't go rock hard first. Hopefully someone can help us. Found from Milo NZ When moisture gets into your tin of MILO the powder starts to absorb the moisture and stick together and over time can form a solid clump. Humid or rainy weather can also have an effect as well.
To avoid this always make sure your lid is properly sealed, your MILO is stored in a cool dry place and used within 8 weeks of opening. Remember to ensure you've finish scooping your MILO into your cup before you start stirring as a damp spoon can also cause clumping. We hope these tips will help!
Someone also said put a piece of bread in the tin, this zaps up any moisture. I find keeping it in the fridge works for me. I keep in Screw top container in fridge,didn't know you should only keep 8 weeks.
Good one, ive got written in a old recipe book keep it in the freezer, stops it going hard. Never tried it. I have milo for friends and family and I keep it in the freezer and it lasts for ages. If you save those little absorbant crystals pads that come in pill bottles and put them in your Milo they will keep it dry. Also I have found it keeps better if left in the Milo tin or if just buying packets put the whole packet into an airtight container, DONT tip it out into another container.
The new taste is yuk! Not made in NZ anymore. Our trained team of editors and researchers validate articles for accuracy and comprehensiveness. This article has been viewed 76, times. Learn more Moisture or contaminants can cause your powdered food or spices to become clumpy and difficult to use. In the past, you may have even had to throw out lumpy powdered goods like cocoa, sugar, custard powder, dried milk, packet meals, and more.
But before you toss your powdered food in the trash can, you may want to try breaking up lumps with a blender or food processor, by straining, or utilizing other preventative measures. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great.
By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Tips and Warnings. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Method 1. Transfer your lumpy powder into a blender or food processor. For food that is especially chunky, use your fingers or a tool, like a wooden spoon or ice pick, to break your powdered food into chunks that will fit easily in your blender or processor.
In this case, use a funnel to prevent spilling good powder. Blend or process your powdered food. Reattach the lid of your blender or processor and fasten it tight. A poor lid seal could send your powdered food flying! Powdered food that is very lumpy might benefit from a lower speed setting, first. Your powdered food shouldn't require more than a short time at a medium speed to refine it back to its original, lumpless form.
Return your powdered food to a clean container. You should prioritize a container that is airtight, as these will prevent opportunities for moisture cause more clumping. If you live in a humid climate or have regular issues with clumping, you might also want to store your powdered food in the freezer. The cold temperatures in your freezer will create a dry environment for your stored powdered food and reduce the formation of lumps. Use your powdered food.
You can use your powdered food straight from the freezer. However, when baking, you may want to allow powdered ingredients to come to room temperature before using. Many times these recipes are created assuming all ingredients are at their normal temperature e. The temperature of the ingredients you use can influence the outcome of your recipe. If you're concerned the temperature of your powdered food might affect the outcome, it may be best to allow your ingredients to sit until they are room temperature.
Method 2. Break up your powdered food. If moisture has made your powdered food blocky and chunky, you'll first need to break up the powder into smaller pieces. You may want to use a tool, like a wood spoon, metal spoon or ice pick to do this. Try to get the lumps in your food as small as possible.
Aim to have no chunks larger than roughly the size of a marble. This will make the straining process easier on you. Strain your powdered food into a clean, dry container. Hold a thick tined, sturdy strainer over a clean, dry container. Then, a little bit at a time, add your lumpy powdered food to the strainer. Sift loose bits into the container and use a clean, dry tool, like a wooden spoon, to push lumps against and through the mesh of your strainer.
This could cause damage to the strainer. Some lumps may not break apart easily. In many cases, these will be unsalvageable and can be thrown away.
Tiny lumps that are small enough to fit through the spaces of your sturdy strainer may remain in the mixture. This is ok.
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