skimmed milk

Thân thiện

A glass of cold skimmed milk sits on a wooden breakfast table.

Definition

Noun: - Milk with the cream removed: Skimmed milk is a dairy product where the fat (cream) layer has been separated and removed, resulting in a lower-fat milk.

Usage

Skimmed milk is used as a beverage, in cooking, and as an ingredient in other food products. It is often chosen for dietary reasons to reduce fat and calorie intake. - I prefer skimmed milk in my coffee because it's lighter. - This recipe calls for skimmed milk to make a lower-fat sauce.

Advanced Usage

• "fortified skimmed milk": Skimmed milk that has had vitamins (such as Vitamin A and D) added back after the fat removal process, as some vitamins are fat-soluble and are lost with the cream.
  • Many brands sell fortified skimmed milk to ensure nutritional value.

Variants and Related Words

• Skim milk (noun): A common synonym and variant spelling for "skimmed milk," especially in American English.
  • The label says "skim milk."
• Nonfat milk (noun): Another term for milk containing 0% milkfat, essentially synonymous with skimmed milk.
• Whole milk (noun): Milk from which no fat has been removed, serving as a direct contrast.

Synonyms

• Nonfat milk
• Fat-free milk

Antonyms

• Whole milk
• Full-cream milk

Học thuật

Noun

1. milk from which the cream has been skimmed

Từ đồng nghĩa

• skim milk