The evaporated milk has long been a
must have item in the kitchens of many.
Whether as an added sweetener or a main ingredient in the preparation of
a savory dish, evaporated milk is obviously here to stay. Evaporated milk come sin whole, low-fat
and skimmed versions, with 60% of its water removed. Handy and practical
for last minute cooking, the milk can be used to create delicious
tasting recipes.
Packed with vitamins and stabilizers,
evaporated milk is well known for its nutritional values. Hence, it is
often used as an ingredient in the preparation of various foods. Many
food industries such as bakeries, dairies and infant food producers
utilize evaporated milk to create their finished products. Evaporated milk is also famed for its use
in home-cooked dishes. Often used as a substitute for coconut milk, it
is also a great ingredient for dressing up desserts like jelly and ice
creams. This simply means pouring some evaporated milk over the desserts
and savoring instantly! How simple is that ?
Evaporated milk is formed when milk is
condensed via the removal of moisture in a vacuum evaporator. This
homogenized milk consists of 7.9% milk fat and is often deemed as an
alternative to fresh milk. The
milk is usually light brown in color. Produced in three forms - whole,
low fat and non fat - it looks very much like cream and tastes a tad,
cooked. For storage, the milk is best stored at temperatures ranging
from 0 to 16C. Above 21C, and it will lose its freshness and original
taste.
Evaporated milk sold in
tins can easily be obtained from major supermarkets. For those who have
yet to discover the marvels of evaporated milk, try including it in your
dishes the next time you cook. Try it and see what we have been raving
about all this while.
