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missy'smom
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I just recently tried this and like it but can only use 1/2 a carton a week. Has anyone frozen it? Does it still taste OK to drink after that? Any advice?

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I know of no reason why it can't be frozen. But I make my own nut milks with a blender. That way there's no leftovers, and it saves money too.

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jerseyangel
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I just recently tried this and like it but can only use 1/2 a carton a week. Has anyone frozen it? Does it still taste OK to drink after that? Any advice?

Now that you've mentioned it, I've wondered about this, too. I checked the Pacific Foods website and this is what they say about freezing their non-dairy beverages--

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Of course, even having read this I would probably go ahead and just use it in recipes. It may not be the best to drink, though.

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missy'smom
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jerseyangel, have you seen it(any gluten-free brand) in drink box sizes?

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jerseyangel
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jerseyangel, have you seen it(any gluten-free brand) in drink box sizes?

I only use the Pacific, and I don't believe their milks come in individual sizes--I wish they did!

A couple of their broths do, though.....

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GlutenGalAZ
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have you seen it(any gluten-free brand) in drink box sizes?

I get the Pacific Low Fat Chocolate Almond Beverage (yumm). They came out with individual drink boxes with straw couple months ago (nice size for breakfast or to bring somewhere). They also have Vanilla in the small size. 4 Pack 8oz each.

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jerseyangel
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I get the Pacific Chocolate Almond Beverage. They came out with individual drink boxes (with straw) couple months ago....it is really good. They also have Vanilla in the small size. 4 Pack 8oz each.

Oh wow--thank you! I was just in Whole Foods on Sunday picking up a few cartons, and didn't see the individuals. Great news!! :)

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GlutenGalAZ
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I don't have a large health food store near me... but I got mine in Smith's (believe same as Ralph's and Kroger grocery store). This is the only place I have seen them so far.

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jnclelland
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I have found that Pacific nut milks keep for much longer than the 7 days or whatever that it says on the box. (Their chicken broth says the same thing, so I think they just put that time frame on all their stuff.) If you'll finish the box in two weeks (you said half a box a week, right?), it's probably fine to just leave it in the fridge.

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njbeachbum
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yeah i use both pacific and blue diamond almond milks for my cereals and protein shakes, and i rarely use it within 7 days of opening. i would say that i use it within 2 weeks though and it stays fine.

Fiddle-Faddle Community Regular
Fiddle-Faddle
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Wow. :blink:

I don't have a problem with dairy, but I like almond milk so much,I could easily finish it off in one day.

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Wow. :blink:

I don't have a problem with dairy, but I like almond milk so much,I could easily finish it off in one day.

:lol: I'm all about balance ;)

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bklynceliac Apprentice
bklynceliac
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i have frozen it before and it sorta works, but it's not great. i only drink Almond Breeze (best flavor IMO), and after freezing it tends to seperate and looks a little dicey. the taste is ok, but a little weird.

Fiddle-Faddle Community Regular
Fiddle-Faddle
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:lol: I'm all about balance ;)

Well, hey, they say to drink 8 cups of liquid a day, right? One carton of Almond Breeze is only 4 cups!

ShayFL Enthusiast
ShayFL
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I make mine fresh daily as needed with my vitamix and a jelly strainer. Never waste any. :)

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missy'smom
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Well, hey, they say to drink 8 cups of liquid a day, right? One carton of Almond Breeze is only 4 cups!

You have a point! I guess on some level I still think of it as milk, which I have a lifelong aversion to because of the problems it gives me! :lol:

I'm trying to figure out how the almond milk affects my BG and what nutrition I get from it. But it's more calories that water at least and I need the calories!

ShayFL Enthusiast
ShayFL
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My homemade doesnt spike my BG at all. I use stevia to sweeten it.

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