can i freeze raw milk?

[abharrington]

i was thinking this would be a good way to transport it (7 hour car ride) and be able to have some while we are out of town. i hav eno idea where/how to find it in th estate we are going to.

Thanks!

[Mirzam]

You can freeze milk, but I don't. Fresh milk will keep fine in a cooler with plenty of ice/ice packs for 7 hours. I would just refrigerate when you arrive at your destination.

[gabella06]

I'd do as the PP suggests. Frozen raw milk, while not bad, doesn't taste quite the same again & the fat doesn't redistribute the same way. The only reason I do it is because I get my pick up once a month and it doesn't quite last that long in the fridge.

But now you've got me thinking about bringing some on our 7 hour drive! I hadn't even considered that yet. Thanks!!

[Leilalu]

I would do a cooler, and I plan to when when make our thanksgiving trek. We will be in the car about twice as long as you. If it were over that amount, I would say freeze it. But be aware you won't be able to drink it anytime soon. takes a while to thaw.