What is Evaporated Milk? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Evaporated Milk?

Evaporated milk is a condensed milk product, though different from sweetened condensed milk. The milk is cooked down until more than half of the water content evaporates. Because it has been heated the milk is safe for storing and can last a while on store shelves. The result is a creamy milk product, with a gentle milky flavor. Evaporated milk is often used in baking.

What does Evaporated Milk Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Ingredients

milk

Milk is almost always sourced come from cows. Sometimes sheep, goat, yak and water buffalo milk are used. In general, store bough milk comes from a cow, unless specified otherwise. Whole milk is white, or cream colored and has a higher fat content than skim milk and therefore a creamier and richer texture and flavor. The flavor is mild and bland with a hint of savory sweetness and is satisfying, especially due to its creaminess. Milk is served as a beverage and used in a multitude of dishes both sweet and savory.

additives

Additives are added to food items in small quantities to improve the flavor, change the texture, enhance appearance, or preserve the item. Additives are both natural and artificial. Natural additives have been used for a long time, while many artificial ones were discovered in the 19th century. There are numerous artificial additives including soy lecithin, guar gum, ascorbic acid and sodium nitrite.

Evaporated Milk Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 2 Tablespoon31.6g

2 Tablespoon Evaporated Milk

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	42kcal	2%
Fats	3g	4%
Sat. fats	2g	9%
Mono. Fats	1g	2%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	3g	1%
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	2g	3%
Cholesterol	9mg	3%
Sodium	33mg	1%

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CARNATION Evaporated Milk 4 Count, 12 Fl Oz

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CARNATION Evaporate Milk Tetra 12x17oz

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Goya Foods Evaporated Milk, 12 Oz (Pack of 24)

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Carnation Evaporated Milk (12 oz. cans, 8 pk.).

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CARNATION Lactose Free Milk Tetra 8x11oz

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CARNATION Evaporated Milk 12 Fluid Ounce Each 24 Cans per Case

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Evaporated Milk?

2 Tablespoon of Evaporated Milk contains 2 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Evaporated Milk?

2 Tablespoon of Evaporated Milk contains 3 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Evaporated Milk?

2 Tablespoon of Evaporated Milk contains 3 g of fat.

How many calories are in 2 Tablespoon of Evaporated Milk?

There are 42 calories in 2 Tablespoon of Evaporated Milk.

How many calories are in 1 fl oz of Evaporated Milk?

There are 42 calories in 1 fl oz of Evaporated Milk.

How many calories are in 1 cup of Evaporated Milk?

There are 338 calories in 1 cup of Evaporated Milk.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Evaporated Milk?

There are 21 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Evaporated Milk.