Why UHT Milk Is Not Popular in the US: Taste, Culture, and the Cold Chain
                                
                                
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                                While UHT milk is a household staple across Europe and other parts of the world, studies show less than 10% of fluid milk in the US is ultrapasteurized. This striking contrast is rooted in a unique combination of American consumer expectations, historical context, and infrastructure that favors chilled dairy.