La Campiña Powdered Whole Milk, 800 g - Venezuelan Pantry Classic

The powdered milk Venezuelan kitchens are built on. La Campiña is whole milk powder enriched with vitamins A and D, in the 800 g can. It's what goes into the café con leche in the morning and into the quesillo on Sunday.

What you get

• 800 g (1.76 lb) of whole milk powder
• Enriched with vitamins A and D
• Mixes into water hot or cold, for drinking, cooking and baking
• Imported from Venezuela, the brand people there ask for by name

Why people order it

• Coffee tastes right again. Café con leche made with La Campiña is the reference point for a lot of Venezuelans, and other powdered milks land differently in the cup.
• It's a baking ingredient, not just a drink. Quesillo, arroz con leche, torta, tres leches and homemade dulces all call for milk powder rather than liquid milk, because the fat and solids go in without the water.
• It keeps. Sealed powdered milk sits in the pantry for months with no refrigeration, which is the whole reason to buy 800 g at a time.
• Hard to find on a US shelf. Whole milk powder is already a niche item in American supermarkets, and this brand rarely shows up outside Latin grocery stores.

Shipping

Free US shipping on orders $20+. Ships from Miami, and delivery time depends on the carrier.

Allergens

Contains milk.

The full ingredient panel and nutrition facts are printed on the can you receive. Read them before serving it to anyone with an allergy.

Frequently asked questions

What is La Campiña powdered milk?

La Campiña is a whole milk powder imported from Venezuela, enriched with vitamins A and D. The 800 g can is the standard family size. In Venezuela the brand belongs to Lactalis, and it is one of the milk powders people there buy by name rather than by price.

How do you mix powdered milk without lumps?

Use the ratio printed on the can, and dissolve the powder in a little warm water first to make a paste before topping up with cold water. Dumping powder straight into a full glass is what makes lumps. A whisk or a shaker bottle finishes the job.

Can I bake with La Campiña powdered milk?

Yes, and for a lot of buyers it's the main reason. Venezuelan recipes like quesillo, arroz con leche and homemade dulce de leche use milk powder directly, which gives a denser and creamier result than liquid milk. It also thickens batidos and goes into coffee without watering it down.

Is La Campiña whole milk or skim?

This is the whole milk version, the one labeled "completa" in Venezuela. La Campiña also makes a semi-skimmed one; the 800 g can sold here is the whole formula, enriched with vitamins A and D.

How long does powdered milk last once it's open?

Go by the date printed on the can. Once opened, whole milk powder keeps best sealed tight in a cool, dry place away from moisture and strong smells. It has a shorter open life than skim milk powder, because the milk fat in it is the part that eventually turns.