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Half and half

Half-and-half; mix of milk and cream, richer than milk, lighter than cream.

Weigh for coffee, sauces, or custards; shake carton for consistency before measuring.

Dairy specifics

Dairy products (milk, cream, yogurt, cheese) have different fat and water percentages. Volume hides these differences; weight keeps sauces, batters, and doughs consistent.

• Fat content shifts density; pick the correct milk/cream/fat level if variants exist.
• For cheese, shredded vs grated vs cubed changes volume—prefer grams.

Storage & tools

• Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F/32°C).
• Keep the refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C).
• Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill faster and more safely.
• Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.

Keep refrigerated and use by the date; don t leave out long at room temp.

Sources: CDC · FDA

All conversions for this ingredient

• Cup → g /en/convert/half_and_half/cup-to-grams/
• g → Cups /en/convert/half_and_half/grams-to-cups/
• Tbsp → g /en/convert/half_and_half/tbsp-to-grams/
• Tsp → g /en/convert/half_and_half/tsp-to-grams/
• mL → g /en/convert/half_and_half/ml-to-grams/
• oz → g /en/convert/half_and_half/oz-to-grams/