Evaporated Milk

Guide Note

Evaporated milk is fresh milk that has had about 60% of its' water removed and then canned so it can be stored for a long period of time. Milk is put under a vacuum to remove the water then it's sterilized, homogenized and sealed in cans.

Evaporated milk is used in a variety of recipes and can be found in many households.

Fast Facts

1. Was popular substitute for fresh milk before refrigeration
2. Differs from condensed milk because it contains no sugar
3. Is homogenized
4. Must contain Vitamin D
5. Vitamin A is optional
6. Comes in whole, low-fat or skim
7. Popular in the 20th century
8. Can be stored at room temperature until opened
9. When slightly frozen can be whipped

1. For a milk substitute use 1 part evaporated milk and 1 part water
2. For an evaporated milk substitute use 1 cup water plus 1 cup powdered milk