condensed milk
Definition
Noun: A thick, sweet, canned milk product made by evaporating most of the water from cow's milk and adding a large amount of sugar, which acts as a preservative.
Usage
"Condensed milk" is a non-count noun. It refers to the product as a substance, not individual units. It is commonly used in cooking and baking, especially in desserts, sauces, and beverages, to add sweetness and a rich, creamy texture.
Examples
- The recipe for the key lime pie calls for one can of condensed milk.
- She drizzled condensed milk over the fresh fruit for a simple dessert.
- Vietnamese iced coffee is often made with strong coffee and condensed milk.
Advanced Usage
- "to be condensed milk": Used to describe the nature or ingredient of a food item.
- The filling was pure condensed milk and butter, creating an incredibly rich caramel.
- In a commercial or historical context, it can be discussed as a preserved food product.
- The invention of condensed milk in the 19th century provided a safe, long-lasting source of milk.
Variants and Related Words
- Evaporated milk (n): Unsweetened canned milk from which about 60% of the water has been removed. It is not sweet like condensed milk.
- Sweetened condensed milk (n): The full, precise name for "condensed milk," explicitly stating it contains added sugar.
Synonyms
- Sweetened evaporated milk (This is the direct descriptive synonym from the reference definition.)
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Condensed milk can (n): The standard cylindrical tin in which condensed milk is sold.
- Condensed milk caramel (n): Also known as , a confection made by slowly heating sweetened condensed milk.
Noun
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sweetened evaporated milk
