What can tasty things can be made with malted milk powder? [more inside]
posted by Napoleonic Terrier on Nov 11, 2009 - 10 answers

What is the name of the technology that produces powder (that verifies authenticity, I suppose) when you bend a drivers license or other ID card? [more inside]
posted by JakeWalker on Nov 11, 2009 - 10 answers

what the hell do i do with three pounds of whole-fat dried milk? [more inside]
posted by chickadee on May 17, 2009 - 32 answers

In period dramas, I have seen characters, once finished writing a letter in longhand, blow a powder across the surface to make the ink dry faster. What was this substance? [more inside]
posted by Countess Elena on Jul 27, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm wondering if there is an "organic" alternative to the very popular Crystal Light drink mixes these days. CL is full of artificial sweeteners, flavors, food coloring, the whole shebang.
posted by ssnickerer on Jul 2, 2008 - 21 answers

how do I dispense a very hygroscopic powder in a very moist environment without causing clumping in the remaining powder and without clogging the dispenser? [more inside]
posted by Infernarl on Aug 21, 2007 - 15 answers

Any ideas on a good online (or possibly otherwise) distributor of high quality raw vitamin/mineral powder? I'm looking specifically for high quality raw powdered B vitamins and caffeine for a homemade energy drink. I'm concerned with quality, so even advise on what sort of standards/certifications I should look for would be a lot of help.
posted by sprezzatura on Jul 30, 2007 - 5 answers

What can I add to my smoothies to get some bonus health benefits? [more inside]
posted by prophetsearcher on Jul 25, 2007 - 40 answers

Garage-floor repainting.. After etching the old surface, how do I rid of the fine powder? [more inside]
posted by mphuie on Jul 9, 2007 - 7 answers

Where’s the best place to book an all-inclusive ski vacation? Where’s a good powder accessible condo with a view/hottub? [more inside]
posted by lalochezia on Feb 9, 2007 - 6 answers

A while ago I bought some protein powder; work and study conspired against me and it never got used. The best before date is February. My question is will the expiry of the best before date make it any less effective? Is it possible for it to go off?
posted by Rc on Jan 28, 2006 - 7 answers