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Low-temperature milk (also known as pasteurized or chilled milk) has higher freshness and nutritional value than regular milk, but it also demands precise cold storage conditions. To maintain its flavor, texture, and safety, the cold storage facility must operate under a strictly controlled environment.
Cold Room Cost per Square Meter
The cost of building a low-temperature milk storage cold room varies depending on its size, refrigeration equipment, insulation materials, and installation complexity.
On average, the construction cost is around USD $110–$160 per square meter, based on standard configurations and insulation requirements.
For example, a 300 m² cold room (about 900 m³ in volume) may require an investment of USD $35,000–$45,000, depending on design specifications.
Temperature Requirements
Low-temperature milk must be stored within a temperature range of 0°C to 4°C (32°F to 39°F).
This range effectively prevents bacterial growth while maintaining the milk’s nutritional content and taste.
Even with advanced pasteurization or UHT processing, poor temperature control during storage can significantly shorten the milk’s shelf life and reduce quality.
Storage Capacity and Energy Use
A standard 300 m² (900 m³) milk cold room can typically store 120–150 tons of milk products.
Using modern compressor systems and polyurethane insulation panels, the average power consumption remains within 40–55 kWh per day, depending on operation frequency and ambient temperature.
Investment Return Example
For instance, in a recent dairy cold storage project in Southeast Asia, Haocool built a 2,000 m³ milk cold room with a total investment of USD $98,000.
The facility stores over 300 tons of chilled milk, reducing spoilage by more than 90%, and saving around USD $20,000 annually in product losses and logistics costs.
The client recovered their investment in less than 3 years, benefiting from both stable product quality and energy-efficient operation.