Carnation Malted Milk Powder 2.72 lb Can — Shelf-Stable Original Malt for Shakes & Baking, No Artificial Flavors

This large-format, ready-to-use can of Carnation Original Malted Milk provides kitchens and beverage counters with a consistent malt profile that blends smoothly into hot and cold preparations. Packed by Nestlé under the Carnation name, the powder is Kosher Dairy, contains no artificial flavors or colors, and stores up to 450 days in a cool, dry place—making it a reliable pantry staple for foodservice and home bakers alike.

How does Carnation Malted Milk improve beverages and desserts?

Adding a measured scoop of malted milk infuses drinks and desserts with a warm, toasty sweetness and subtle milkiness that complements chocolate, vanilla, and coffee notes. It dissolves easily in cold shakes and warm sauces, creating a smoother mouthfeel and a rounded finish without altering texture unnaturally.

• Adds a distinctive malt aroma and slightly toasted flavor layered into milkshakes and malts
• Enhances ice cream sundaes and dessert sauces with balanced sweetness
• Blends into batters and custards for consistent flavor from batch to batch
• No artificial flavors or colors for predictable results in large-scale prep

What are practical uses for the 2.72 lb shelf-stable can?

The can size is designed for back-of-house efficiency: it stacks easily, stores on dry shelves, and supplies enough volume for multiple recipes between restocks. Use it to standardize beverage menus, enrich bakery mixes, or create signature malted dressings and glazes.

• Portion for milkshakes, malts, frappes, and flavored lattes
• Measure into cake and cookie batters for malted bakery items
• Stir into dessert sauces, puddings, and custard-based fillings
• Keep on hand for seasonal specialty drinks and menu rotation

How should the product be stored and used for best quality?

Keep the unopened can in a cool, dry place away from heat or humidity to preserve flavor and shelf life—Carnation lists up to 450 days of storage when stored properly. After opening, reseal and store per guidance on the can; use standard food-safety practices and rotate stock using first-in, first-out (FIFO) methods.

• Store unopened can on a dry shelf; ideal storage conditions are cool and free of moisture
• Reseal between uses and protect from cross-contamination in the back of house
• Follow FIFO for consistent freshness across batches
• Kosher Dairy labeling helps fit varied menu requirements and guest preferences

Can Carnation Malted Milk be used in both hot and cold recipes?

Yes—the powder is formulated to dissolve and blend in both hot and cold preparations, offering flexibility across a wide range of menu items. It works equally well in iced beverages, steamed milk drinks, baked goods, and dessert sauces without breaking down or separating when mixed properly.

• Cold: whisk or blend into shakes and smoothies for smooth integration
• Hot: dissolve into warmed milk or custards for even malt flavor distribution
• Baked: add directly to dry mixes to infuse batter and dough
• Do not substitute liquid-for-liquid; measure powder per recipe for consistent results

This 2.72 lb Carnation can is ideal for cafés, restaurants, bakeries, and home cooks who want a dependable, shelf-stable malt powder that delivers consistent flavor without artificial colors or flavors. If you need a versatile malting ingredient to standardize milkshakes, enrich baked goods, and create malt-forward dessert items at scale, this product provides economical volume, easy storage, and the trusted Carnation quality used in commercial kitchens for over a century.

Ingredients

WHEAT FLOUR AND MALTED BARLEY EXTRACTS, DRY WHOLE MILK, SALT, BAKING SODA.