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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I am a bit confused, please clarify: my fresh milk usually has a best before date 2-4 weeks in the future; one week sounds really short. In my experience, it often is perfectly fine a week or two after, too, as long as it has not been opened yet. Meanwhile, UHT milk has dates two or maybe three months into the future…