skimmed milk
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
Noun
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milk from which the cream has been skimmed
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