Fresh Milk in TRNC?.....Yes or no?

2Labs


Joined: 01/07/2010
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 10:30

Is it possible to buy fresh milk in the TRNC? and if so where and what is its turkish name?



Cheers,



Stu.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 10:34

Yes supermarkets sell it in a bottle or a carton and says Sut or most times Milk on the front.



Chris

2Labs


Joined: 01/07/2010
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 10:39

Thanks Chris,



The missus buys Koop Sut, but its longlife milk and I cant get away with the taste. So I just have to look for Sut, milk?



Thanks,



Stu

GinaC


Joined: 26/11/2010
Posts: 372

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 10:45

Taze Sut is normally on the bottle, fresh milk.

2Labs


Joined: 01/07/2010
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 10:47

Again, Thanks GinaC



I will have a look today.



Cheers,



Stu.

geronimo


Joined: 30/08/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 10:51

Starling, Ileli and Atakara all sell fresh milk, it is in a blue bottle mainly although you have to be careful NOT to buy the Ayran instead as the bottles are exactly the same. Sut on the side is the give away for proper milk.

Jovial_John


Joined: 31/01/2009
Posts: 1024

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 10:59

Fresh Milk is called "Taze Sut".



There are 2 suppliers:-



Mera which comes in a blue plastic bottle (so does their Ayram so be careful). All supermarkets sell Mera



Seren which comes in a waxed paper carton - whitish with red company name. In my opinion Seren is far nicer than Mera but it is fairly new and not everybody sells it. Ileli and Starlings do - maybe others.

2Labs


Joined: 01/07/2010
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 11:00

Thanks geronimo,



Ive tried the Ayram. Its an acquired taste, but settles the stomach nicely.



Looks like a trip to starling.



Cheers,



Stu

2Labs


Joined: 01/07/2010
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 11:01

Thanks Jovial John,



Ive got that noted and off to Starling



Cheers,



Stu

rembrandt


Joined: 21/08/2011
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 11:05

I think Mera (blue bottle) is far better,,seren is tasteless and the cartons are a pain to open sometimes.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 11:20

2Labs, The fresh milk is always in the refrigerated section of any supermarket - the UHT milk is not.

2Labs


Joined: 01/07/2010
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 11:31

Thanks again for everyones help.



Off out to buy some of both types and make my mind up.



Cheers.



Stu

pc4854


Joined: 23/08/2009
Posts: 243

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 15:42

Fresh milk freezes beautifully so it is a good idea to buy several containers when you see it and put it straight into the freezer. The carton one is best as it does not waste space in the freezer. Do not open either the bottle or the carton before freezing. Remove from freezer 3 days before required for use and place in the fridge, it will then be ready for use. The bottles are a bit messy in the fridge as the milk expands in the freezer and as it defrosts the surplus runs into the fridge, it is only a small quantity. Stand bottle upright to defrost and place in door rack on some folded kitchen towel to avoid the mess. I always have three in my fridge, one in use, one semi defrosted and one from freezer as I empty one, it works really well. Only use one or two day old milk, so check the dates when buying.

2Labs


Joined: 01/07/2010
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 16:29

Thank you pc4854.



I bought some today and find it very creamy and tasty. Now I know what I am looking for I can buy it daily.



Thanks for the help to all.



Stu