Difference between Condensed, Skimmed, Evaporated milk & their substitutions?

Question

Is there is any differences between the above mentioned milk types? Please suggest some alternate for all three types. And also let us know whether can i use Blue CAN milk for preparing cakes.

Answer 1

Evaporated milk, also known as dehydrated milk, is a shelf-stable canned milk product with about 60% of the water removed from fresh milk. It differs from condensed milk which contains sugar. Condensed milk requires less processing because the added sugar inhibits bacterial growth.

Skim milk is just regular milk with the fat taken out.

Cooking with canned milk

Evaporated milk can stand high temperatures without curdling, making it a good choice used whole-strength in recipes to add creaminess to thick sauces, puddings and crockpot recipes. It's also good as a dipping liquid for breading meats, fish, and poultry. If need be, very cold whole evaporated milk can be whipped, but it will collapse quickly. Whip just prior to serving and don't expect to store any leftovers. The natural lactose sugar is concentrated in evaporated milk, so you may need to reduce the sugar when using it as a fresh milk substitute in recipes. To substitute, one cup whole milk is equivalent to 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water.

Since condensed milk contains sugar, it's important that you read your recipe carefully to know whether you need evaporated or condensed milk. They are generally not interchangable. Condensed milk is very popular for use in desserts and sweets. You can cut the caloric count down a bit by reducing the sugar in the recipe. Condensed milk is a prime ingredient in old-fashioned key lime pie. Condensed milk in baked goods lends crust color, tenderness, moisture, and flavor.

Carmelized condensed milk is an heirloom favorite as a topping for desserts. It is made by boiling a sealed can of condensed milk for two to three hours. The can must be permitted to cool down completely before opening to avoid any danger of explosion and/or burn injuries. While I have enjoyed this topping, I do not recommend doing it at home. It is just too risky to do in the home kitchen. However, it is a fun treat if you are out camping and have an open fire. Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk offers several safe methods for making homemade caramel.

The intense high heat process required to make evaporated milk and the processing into tins does not make for a palatable substitute for fresh milk to drink as a beverage on its own. However, it can be diluted to be used on cereal in a pinch, as my grandmother used to do often. Older generations often used evaporated or condensed milk as a creamer for coffee or tea. When using reconstituted evaporated milk in recipes, you shouldn't notice any taste difference at all, except in yeast breads where the result will be slightly sweeter. Evaporated milk can be substituted in equal amounts for cream or half-and-half in most recipes.

Answer 2

Condensed milk and evaporated are the same thing but there are sweet and unsweetened types . Skim milk is non fat. You can use soy milk in recipes. I'm not sure what blue can milk is. If you are using sweetened condensed milk in a recipe, be sure to cut down on the sugar.