full-cream
Definition
Adjective: "full-cream" describes milk or dairy products that have not had any of the cream (the fatty part) removed; it refers to milk in its natural, unskimmed state.
Usage Examples
- (Milk that retains all its natural cream.)
- (Yogurt made from unskimmed milk.)
- (Cheese produced from milk with all cream intact.)
Advanced Usage
- "full-cream milk": often contrasted with "skimmed milk" (from which cream is removed) or "semi-skimmed milk" (partially skimmed).
- Nutritionists sometimes recommend full-cream milk for young children due to its higher fat content. (For energy and development.)
- "full-cream dairy products": a general term for items like butter, cream, and cheese made from unskimmed milk.
- Many traditional desserts use full-cream dairy products for their rich flavour. (Such as custards or ice cream.)
Variants and Related Words
- Full-cream (adj): as defined above; no other common variants.
- Cream (n): the fatty part of milk that rises to the top.
- She skimmed the cream off the milk. (Removed the fatty layer.)
- Creamy (adj): having a smooth, rich texture like cream.
- The full-cream milk made the sauce very creamy. (Thick and smooth.)
Synonyms
- Whole milk: milk that contains all its natural fat (typically around 3.5% fat).
- Whole milk is another term for full-cream milk. (Unskimmed.)
- Unskimmed: not having had the cream removed.
- Unskimmed milk is the same as full-cream milk. (Natural state.)
Related Idioms
- No common idioms specifically use "full-cream." However, the term appears in dietary contexts:
- "Full-cream versus skimmed": a common comparison in nutrition discussions.
- The debate between full-cream and skimmed milk often centres on fat content. (A frequent topic in health advice.)