{"id":1412,"date":"2019-04-15T11:47:13","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T11:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev1.horizon.com\/?page_id=1412"},"modified":"2026-03-06T20:22:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:22:57","slug":"shelf-stable","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/horizon.com\/about-us\/what-is-shelf-stable\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Shelf-Stable Milk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is
shelf-stable milk?<\/h1>

It\u2019s a game-changer, that\u2019s what. It\u2019s real Horizon Organic\u00ae<\/sup> milk you can safely store in the pantry. That\u2019s right, in the pantry<\/em>.<\/div><\/section>

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Shelf-stable milk
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refrigerated milk<\/h2>

Our shelf-stable and refrigerated milks are made with the same organic milk from our partner farmers. The difference is that they\u2019re pasteurized and packaged differently.<\/strong><\/span>

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.<\/div>

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What is UHT pasteurization?<\/h2>

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.<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Special packaging<\/h2>

Shelf-stable milk is packaged in Tetra Pak\u00ae cartons* that lock in nutrition and lock out air and light. Follow the recycling instructions on pack\u2013many 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.<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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DHA Omega-3 on-the-go<\/h2>

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.

More On DHA<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

Horizon Organic\u00ae<\/sup>
shelf-stable milks<\/h2>

Stock up for school, camping, soccer, your gym bag, on the road\u2026
you get it.<\/div>