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Carnation Milk

Bos taurus Allergens: Milk
Carnation Milk

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cow's Milk

¿Qué es Carnation Milk?

A brand of unsweetened evaporated milk, a concentrated form of fresh milk with about 60% of its water removed.

"The creamy secret to countless classic recipes."

¿A qué sabe Carnation Milk?

Creamy, slightly caramelized, rich, subtly sweet

Taste
Creamy, Milky, Slightly Sweet
Texture
Viscous, Smooth, Creamy
Aroma
Milky, Cooked Sugar
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Culinary Science

High protein content (casein) makes it resistant to curdling in acidic dishes.

Primary Use

Adds richness to soups, sauces, desserts, and coffee; can be whipped when chilled.

Storage Tip

Unopened cans last 1-2 years; refrigerate opened cans and use within 5 days.

Información Nutricional

Per 2 tbsp (30g)
Calories135 kcal
Total Fat7.5 g
Saturated Fat4.5 g
Trans Fat0.3 g
Cholesterol25 mg
Protein7 g
Total Carbohydrate10 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars10 g
Calcium250 mg
Iron0.1 mg
Potassium350 mg

El Secreto del Chef

For a quick, rich gravy or cream sauce, use evaporated milk; its stability prevents curdling in high heat applications.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Carnation Milk

El mejor sustituto para Carnation Milk es Evaporated Milk (generic), usado en una proporción de 1:1. Identical product, perfect for direct substitution in any recipe.

Sustitutos para Carnation Milk con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Evaporated Milk (generic) Mejor 1:1 Identical product, perfect for direct substitution in any recipe.
Heavy Cream 1:1 For richness and thickness, but higher fat and needs slight dilution for liquid volume.
Whole Milk + Butter 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp butter = 1 cup evaporated milk A good pantry staple solution, adds fat and richness.
Coconut Milk (full-fat) 1:1 Dairy-free alternative, adds similar creaminess but with coconut flavor.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Carnation Milk

Check expiration dates and look for dent-free cans to ensure product integrity.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Carnation Milk?

  • Pies
  • Sauces
  • Coffee
  • Casseroles
  • Desserts

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Carnation Milk?

Creamy, slightly caramelized, rich, subtly sweet Milky, Cooked Sugar

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Carnation Milk?

El mejor sustituto es Evaporated Milk (generic) (1:1). Identical product, perfect for direct substitution in any recipe.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Carnation Milk?

Check expiration dates and look for dent-free cans to ensure product integrity.

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