Why does a carton of heavy cream last for 2 months in the refrigerator, but a carton of milk only lasts for about 1 week before expiration?

Question

Why does a carton of heavy cream last for 2 months in the refrigerator, but a carton of milk only lasts for about 1 week before expiration?

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Answer 1

Where the fuck are you guys buying heavy cream? Every time I buy heavy cream it curdles after at the longest 5 days in the fridge.

I swear I feel like I’m taking crazy pills reading this post. I won’t even buy heavy cream unless I’m planning to use it within the next meal or two I make.