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Condensed Milk

Common
Worldwide

A concentrated sweet dairy product made by removing part of the water from milk and adding enough nutritive carbohydrate sweetener to help preserve the finished food.

Condensed Milk illustration

About Condensed Milk

A concentrated sweet dairy product made by removing part of the water from milk and adding enough nutritive carbohydrate sweetener to help preserve the finished food.

Nutrition

FatAt least 8% milkfat under the U.S. standard for sweetened condensed milk
Protein
Lactose

Common Uses

◌ Desserts◌ Baking◌ Coffee◌ Tea◌ Candies◌ Sauces

Interesting Facts

  • Under 21 CFR 131.120, sweetened condensed milk is produced by partial removal of water from milk together with nutritive carbohydrate sweeteners.
  • The U.S. standard requires at least 8% milkfat and at least 28% total milk solids.
  • Condensed milk in this Milkapedia entry refers to sweetened condensed milk, not unsweetened evaporated milk.