A few years ago, super markets in Germany (and I guess also in other European countries) switched from selling pasteurized milk to ESL milk (Extended Shelf Life

A few years ago, super markets in Germany (and I guess also in other European countries) switched from selling pasteurized milk to ESL milk (Extended Shelf Life). It has actually became quite hard to find any non-ESL milk in grocery stores. ESL milk last for 2-3 weeks in the fridge, but it has not been heated to the same degree as UHT milk. Therefore it still tastes better, but not the same as pasteurized milk.