Take cream in your coffee? Want real cream (half and half) that doesn’t need to be refrigerated?
Reader Rebecca Hammond Vaughn shared her recent Costco find: Mini-Moos. They’re basically the same thing as boxed milk in that they don’t require refrigeration until they are opened — and since each one is a single serving, there’s no left overs.
She found them at Costco, and in doing some checking they seem to be available at Sam’s Club and some other grocery stores as well. If you can’t find them anywhere else, you can get them on Amazon (watch out for the much more expensive 24-packs, though):
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Jodi Ursu says
Sounds nice until you look at all the chemicals in the ingredients list.
Darwin Southard says
Could make a lot of trash
Susanna Sharp says
These have been around for years, and we were pretty excited about them at first. But yes, they generate much foil and plastic garbage when you have three per mug! We opted for a can of evaporated milk that lasts several days, then crushes flat and is recyclable.
Jonathan Caldwell says
Bravo, perfect! Mini Moos are the ultimate in wasteful packaging.
Chris Greenman says
Which is worse? That or dry creamer?
Karen says
I’ve used these in the office, be aware, even sealed they are subject to spoiling. And, I agree about the amount of waste is appalling. Trader Joe’s sells UHT cream by the 8 oz. box. If you use cream often that may be better. I bought several for cooking.
Dave Skolnick (S/V Auspicious) says
Mini-moos ARE UHT half-and-half. They last a long time without refrigeration. A long long time.
David Allen says
I like them and use them – BUT – I discovered they do have an expiration date. After that date they turn into a yogurt-like gel that, while tasting OK leaves you with lumpy coffee, something I don’t find appealing. So I mind my dates.
D Rose says
Why not just use heavy cream powder? It contains no nasty chemical additives and is shelf stable. Hoosier Hill Farms, Anthony’s, and Judee’s are all available on Amazon, are tasty in coffee and easy to use without all the waste of individual packaging. If you prefer non-dairy, powdered coconut cream is a decent option.