Okay, so I NEVER thought I'd be writing a rave review about nonfat milk powder. Childhood trauma from Carnation’s weird-smelling instant milk had me avoiding this stuff for decades. But Judee’s? Game changer.

First off, the ice cream hack: Used it in a Serious Eats Philly-style recipe (30-minute magic!), and wow—no weird taste, just creamy perfection. Pro tip: Nonfat powder balances the heavy cream’s fat, so no weird waxy mouthfeel. Whisking clumps? Worth it for clean ingredients.

Packaging drama alert: Mine arrived with a tiny gap in the seal (hello, powdered snowstorm in the Amazon box). Static-charged plastic pillows = milk dust everywhere. Not Judee’s fault, but maybe double-bagging?

Taste test: Mixed into tea and hot cocoa—surprisingly fresh! No “stale pantry” vibe even after months. Price debate: Yeah, it’s pricier than Carnation (80¢/oz vs. 5¢), but for hormone-free, gluten-free peace of mind? I’ll splurge occasionally.

Final verdict: Wouldn’t chug it straight, but for baking emergencies or creamy desserts? 10/10 keeping this pouch in my cupboard.