Milma’s summertime advisory: Always keep milk, curd under refrigeration to avoid spoilage

Trivandrum / March 16, 2026

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar. 16: Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation, known by the brand Milma, today issued a set of guidelines for its customers and distributors on the proper storage and use of milk and curd to prevent spoilage as temperatures soar with the onset of summer.

As per Milma’s guidelines, the milk sachet must be kept in the refrigerator's chiller drawer, preferably at 4-5 degrees Celsius, until it is taken out for use, to avoid spoilage. Milma booth agents, distributors, consumers, and sellers must adhere to this suggestion. 

Customers, especially household consumers, should take care to buy only milk that is kept in cold storage under proper conditions at sales outlets, and it is necessary to keep it in the refrigerator's chiller box once it is brought home. While travelling, it is not advisable to keep milk sachets in airtight plastic covers and bags for long. After taking out the necessary quantity of milk for use, put the rest immediately back in the refrigerator, as exposure to ambient temperature may cause the milk to spoil.   

It is also suggested that milk does not need to be kept in the refrigerator’s freezer. Since gems grow rapidly at atmospheric temperatures, proper hygiene is essential while handling milk. If the milk is found to have unusual odour, taste or fluidity, its use should be avoided. 

Meanwhile, Milma’s long-life brand of milk UHT can be kept in room temperature until it is opened.   

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