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

Just a head’s up, but costco sells 4 half gallons (in a 4 pack boxed in cardboard)of all natural organic milk and it lasts like 3 months in the fridge with no difference in taste, my wife and I love it. Tastes way better than the plastic bottled stuff.