From time to time I notice that a recipe will call for pasteurized heavy cream rather than the readily-available ultra pasteurized. The reason given, of course, is the fresher taste of pasteurized, as it is not heated to as high... (17 replies, last updated by babette feasts December 27, 2008)

, did not say it had been ultra-pasteurized (UHT). UHT milk does not curdle well, and cannot be used to make cheese. And just because a milk is not labeled as such does not mean it hasn’t been ultra-pasteurized. It seems... (5 replies, last updated by gansu girl January 8, 2007)

For my buche de noel, I need cream for the filling and to make the ganache. I was thinking of using Ronnybrook Dairy non-ultra pasteurized cream (40% butterfat) for whipping and for the ganache. Is this a good idea? Should I be... (10 replies, last updated by MMRuth December 20, 2004)

I have searched and have not been able to find Heavy Cream (not Ultra Pasteurized). The Ultra-P does not whip up the same or give the same results in recipes. Any source appreciated...even in Manhattan. Whole Foods doesn’t... (12 replies, last updated by bklynbiker May 21, 2006)

Stew Leonards is really my favorite place to get some. They don’t have any ultra pasteurized, and theirs has a great natural, fresh sweet taste/smell to it I don’t find wiht most other cream. Plus, their half gallon... (7 replies, last updated by J B March 8, 2006)

I’d like to test a new recipe before serving to friends about a week from now. If I make a sauce using ultra-pasteurized cream with a pull date 3 weeks in the future, could I keep the sauce under refrigeration for that... (2 replies, last updated by Karl S. May 29, 2004)

Thanks to a lot of helpful posters, I found some local sources for quality chocolate. Now I need local sources for cream that is pasteurized, not ultra-pasteurized. I’ve tried Shop-Rite, Wegman’s and a local health... (9 replies, last updated by jmoryl May 21, 2007)

Cream is needed for a creme fraiche recipe, but it won’t thicken if it’s ultra-pasteurized. Anyone know of a source for this dairy product in Dallas? (1 reply, last updated by oltheimmer March 17, 2007)

I am trying to find plain old pasteurized heavy cream—not ultra-pasteurized. Does anyone have any ideas? I checked Earth Fare and they have pasteurized milk but not heavy cream. I live near uptown. Thanks! (1 reply, last updated by southernitalian December 17, 2007)

Does anyone in the City, know where to find Non-Ultra Pasturized Milk. Or milk that has only been Homogenized. I want to use it for cheese making and my recipes all require non-ultra pasteurized milk. I am also looking for a... (2 replies, last updated by Eldon Kreider August 6, 2006)

Why is it so hard to find Horizon Organic whole milk that’s not ULTRA-pasteurized? I know Whole Foods carries it, but more often than not, they only have ultra-pasteurized half-gallons. I’ve had better luck at the Sherman Oaks... (11 replies, last updated by Bjartmarr April 3, 2009)

Many recipes I’ve been looking at recently have non ultra pasteruized cream in the ingredient list. I’ve looked for this at Whole Foods, Giant and Safeway, to no avail. Any suggestions? Thanks, Smokey (5 replies, last updated by Joe H. January 6, 2004)

In a word, yes. By the way, use organic or pasteurized (not ultra-pasteurized) cream for better results, not just in pannacotta but in any recipe that uses cream. Organic cream has fewer added agents in it. (1 reply, last updated by Sir Gawain November 24, 2004)

I would like to buy an occasional ½ gallon-1 gallon of goat milk in the East Bay for home cheesemaking but the only goat milk I find is ultra-pasteurized (so the cheese will taste cooked). Does anyone know of a source of... (4 replies, last updated by SteveT June 1, 2006)

We’ll be moving to the Nashville area within the year. We’re hoping to find a product that in the West is called "manufacturing cream'. It is a higher fat cream (38-42% butterfat) that has NOT been ultra-pasteurized.... (2 replies, last updated by rexsreine July 23, 2007)