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Milk, Canned, Evaporated, Nonfat, With Added Vitamin A And Vitamin D
Evaporated nonfat milk is a shelf-stable, concentrated dairy liquid with a density of 1.082 g/ml, significantly denser than fresh milk because roughly 60% of its water has been removed through vacuum evaporation. One US cup weighs approximately 256 g and a tablespoon about 16.0 g. It provides a rich, slightly caramelized flavor to pumpkin pies, tres leches cakes, and creamy soups while keeping fat content minimal, making it a staple in both baking and savory cooking.
What is Milk, Canned, Evaporated, Nonfat, With Added Vitamin A And Vitamin D?
Evaporated nonfat milk is a shelf-stable, concentrated dairy liquid with a density of 1.082 g/ml, significantly denser than fresh milk because roughly 60% of its water has been removed through vacuum evaporation. One US cup weighs approximately 256 g and a tablespoon about 16.0 g. It provides a rich, slightly caramelized flavor to pumpkin pies, tres leches cakes, and creamy soups while keeping fat content minimal, making it a staple in both baking and savory cooking.
Volume measurements can drift because settling, packing, and texture change the amount of ingredient inside the same spoon or cup. When gram values look surprising, structure is usually the reason rather than an error. Use the same fill method each time and verify by weight.
Chef note:Chef-level consistency starts when one reference cup is matched to a gram baseline.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
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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.
FAQ
- Why is evaporated nonfat milk so much heavier per cup than regular skim milk?
- At 1.082 g/ml, evaporated nonfat milk is denser than regular skim milk at about 1.035 g/ml because 60% of the water has been removed, concentrating the milk proteins, lactose, and minerals into a smaller volume that yields roughly 256 g per cup.
- Can evaporated nonfat milk be reconstituted to replace fresh skim milk?
- Yes, mixing equal parts evaporated nonfat milk and water brings the density close to fresh skim milk at about 1.035 g/ml, though the flavor will have a slight cooked, caramelized note from the evaporation process that fresh milk lacks.
- How does evaporated nonfat milk affect the texture of pumpkin pie filling?
- Its concentrated protein content at 1.082 g/ml helps the custard set firmly while delivering a creamy mouthfeel without added fat; one cup provides the same dairy solids as nearly two cups of fresh skim milk, creating a denser, smoother filling.