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condensed milk

  • 06-05-2010 10:18am
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    Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭


    Can anyone tell me if condensed milk is the same as evaporated milk? Ta:)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭huskerdu


    Condensed milk is sometimes sweetened. Carnation (one of the best known
    brands) is.

    I bought evaoprated milk in Aldi last night and there is no added sugar.
    I dont know if this distinction is the same with all brands, or if the terms
    are interchangable,


    I was thinking this last night, as I bought the evaporated milk for use in a recipe
    that calls for condensed milk. As there is already lots of sugar in the recipe,
    I doubt if it matters.

    Just checked wikipedia and they say that condensed milk is sweetened and evaporated milk isn't.


  • Registered Users Posts: 21,404 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Condensed milk is much thicker and sweeter than evaporated milk. To give an idea, I don't know if you can still get it, but you used to be able to buy condensed milk in tubes it's that thick!

    See http://www.buzzle.com/articles/condensed-milk-vs-evaporated-milk.html


  • Registered Users Posts: 14,905 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    They are very different, Condensed milk is sweet and very viscous, hard to pour.
    Evaporated milk is unsweetened and much lighter almost like normal milk in texture but a lot more concentrated.


  • Registered Users Posts: 14,905 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Alun wrote: »
    Condensed milk is much thicker and sweeter than evaporated milk. To give an idea, I don't know if you can still get it, but you used to be able to buy condensed milk in tubes it's that thick!
    That was a favourite for hikers making tea outdoors, instead of carrying a liquid prone to spoilage like milk condensed milk in a tube was an easy way to whiten your tea.


  • Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭aerosol


    Many thanks,I'm making a cheese cake that calls for condensed milk,I'm guessing the lack of sweetness in the evaporated would mess it up.back to the shops....:)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭dubh101


    They are not the same thing at all,and doubt you should interchange them in a recipe.There is a great product,been around for a while,for banoffi available in Tesco where the condensed milk is all ready boiled and caramilised.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,068 ✭✭✭Magic Monkey


    Milk that has 60% of it's water removed is evaporated milk. This concentrates it, making is slightly sweeter and thicker. It can be made from whole, low-fat or nonfat milk.

    Sweetened condensed milk is evaporated milk + 20% of it's weight in sugar. Unsweetened condensed milk is... evaporated milk. So, if the recipe calls for condensed milk and all you have is evaporated, just add 20% sugar to it, or to the overall recipe. In this case, just use icing sugar and beat it in with the cream cheese.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭Dinkie


    Evaporated milk is great as a low fat alternative to cream in carbonara, etc.

    Condensed milk is great licked off a spoon :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,068 ✭✭✭tfak85


    got to www.cakespy.com ... there is an "interview" with both condensed and evaporated milk on there all about their differences..


  • Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭aerosol


    Thanks loads for all the replies,I got a can of condensed,the cake was devoured hardly before it set:D

    I'll try the evaporated next time beating the icing sugar in


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  • Registered Users Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    aerosol wrote: »
    I'll try the evaporated next time beating the icing sugar in
    Why not just use the proper condensed milk?

    Many people do not realise how much natural sugar is already in milk, evaporated milk has more sugar than coke, and regular skim milk has more sugar than lilt.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭Sigma Force


    I find condensed great, as said, for banoffee and desserts I love Evapourated milk I use it in mac and cheese and chicken balti it thickens up more in cooking and sooo nummy. I use the Aldi Evapourated milk, so much cheaper. Haven't seen condensed milk in Aldi anyone know if they carry it or Lidl?
    Mind you I cheat now and just buy the ready made carnation dulche de whatsit but it's not 100% as nice as making from scratch.


  • Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭aerosol


    I was going to use the evaporated with sugar next time because I have it there already. I actually found the cake a wee bit sweet so will maybes even get a more prefered taste by using it and not too much sugar :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭dubh101


    I find condensed great, as said, for banoffee and desserts I love Evapourated milk I use it in mac and cheese and chicken balti it thickens up more in cooking and sooo nummy. I use the Aldi Evapourated milk, so much cheaper. Haven't seen condensed milk in Aldi anyone know if they carry it or Lidl?
    Mind you I cheat now and just buy the ready made carnation dulche de whatsit but it's not 100% as nice as making from scratch.
    Unfortunatley Aldi or Lidl do not carry condensed milk,only the evaporated,I always have too go to Tesco for mine.:rolleyes:


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭moonflower


    I'm fairly sure I've seen condensed milk in Aldi, in a tin with a red label.


  • Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭dubh101


    moonflower wrote: »
    I'm fairly sure I've seen condensed milk in Aldi, in a tin with a red label.
    Nope,pretty sure that would be evaporated milk.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭moonflower


    dubh101 wrote: »
    Nope,pretty sure that would be evaporated milk.

    You're right, I had a look when I was in there yesterday.


  • Registered Users Posts: 16,664 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    rubadub wrote: »
    Why not just use the proper condensed milk?

    Many people do not realise how much natural sugar is already in milk, evaporated milk has more sugar than coke, and regular skim milk has more sugar than lilt.


    Eh, I think I'd need to see some very convincing evidence from a very reliable source before I'd even consider believing that!!:confused:


  • Registered Users Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Eh, I think I'd need to see some very convincing evidence from a very reliable source before I'd even consider believing that!!:confused:
    Aha another one, -just as I said, many people have no idea how much natural sugar is in it (I did say natural, not added). I like pointing it out when you hear people saying crap like "did you know a glass of coke contains 52 teaspoons of sugar". I am always surprised at how ignorant people are about what they eat/drink, the info is right there on the pack, its no secret.

    http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco-price-comparison/Soft_Drinks/Lilt_Pineapple_And_Grapefruit_Fruit_Crush_500ml.html
    lilt of which sugars 4.5 g

    http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco-price-comparison/Soft_Drinks/Coca_Cola_125L.html
    coke of which sugars 10.6 g


    http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco-price-comparison/Shelf_Milk/Nestle_Carnation_Evaporated_Milk_410g.html
    evaporated milk of which sugars 12.4 g

    http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco-price-comparison/Fresh_Milk/Tesco_Skimmed_Milk_4_Pints_227L.html
    skim milk of which sugars 5.0 g


  • Registered Users Posts: 16,664 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    rubadub wrote: »
    Aha another one, -just as I said, many people have no idea how much natural sugar is in it (I did say natural, not added). I like pointing it out when you hear people saying crap like "did you know a glass of coke contains 52 teaspoons of sugar". I am always surprised at how ignorant people are about what they eat/drink, the info is right there on the pack, its no secret.

    http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco-price-comparison/Soft_Drinks/Lilt_Pineapple_And_Grapefruit_Fruit_Crush_500ml.html
    lilt of which sugars 4.5 g

    http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco-price-comparison/Soft_Drinks/Coca_Cola_125L.html
    coke of which sugars 10.6 g




    http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco-price-comparison/Shelf_Milk/Nestle_Carnation_Evaporated_Milk_410g.html
    evaporated milk of which sugars 12.4 g

    http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco-price-comparison/Fresh_Milk/Tesco_Skimmed_Milk_4_Pints_227L.html
    skim milk of which sugars 5.0 g
    :o:o:o:o


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