Other Stuff
A nondairy product often used in place of butter.
What is margarine?
Fluid milk that must contain at least 3.25% milk fat and 8.25% milk solids.
What is fat-free frozen yogurt?
A product made from churned pasteurized cream, which is often preferred for use at the table and in cooking.
What is salted butter?
This dairy byproduct is created by churning cream until the fat separates from the liquid, leaving behind this protein-rich liquid often used in baking.
What is buttermilk?
A nondairy product that is an alternative to fluid milk for lactose-intolerant people.
What is soy milk, oat milk, almond milk?
The type of cream that has the most fat.
What is heavy whipping cream?
A product that must show at least a 50% reduction in fat over regular ice cream.
What is light ice cream?
A product made from churned pasteurized cream, which is often preferred for baking.
What is unsalted butter?
This creamy dairy byproduct is made by fermenting light cream with lactic acid bacteria and is often used in dips and baked potatoes.
What is sour cream?
A product made of half milk and half cream.
What is half and half?
Milk with added flavoring.
What is flavored milk?
A cultured dairy product that may contain added nonfat milk solids and flavorings or fruits.
What is yogurt?
Sterilized, homogenized whole, reduced fat, or fat-free milk that has had water removed.
What is evaporated milk?
This dairy byproduct is made by straining yogurt to remove most of its whey, resulting in a thicker texture and higher protein content.
What is Greek yogurt?
Milk that has been treated with lactase to break down milk sugar.
What is lactose-reduced milk?
A cultured dairy product used for cooking and baking as well as drinking.
What is cultured buttermilk?
A type of cream that will hold air when whipped but has less fat than heavy whipping cream.
What is light whipping cream?
Adds moisture, helps activate leavening agents, and contributes to a tender crumb in cakes.
What is milk's role in baked goods?
This dairy byproduct is the liquid left behind after milk has been curdled and strained during cheese production. It’s often used in protein shakes and baking.
What is whey?
A nondairy product that gets the body and appearance of whipped cream from substances such as soy protein, emulsifiers, and vegetable fats and gums.
What is whipped topping? What is Cool Whip?
A product made by removing most of the water and fat from whole milk.
What is nonfat dry milk?
Whole for fat-free milk with some of the water removed and a sweetener added.
What is sweetened, condensed milk?
To avoid curdling when combining hot milk with eggs, this technique involves slowly adding a small amount of hot liquid to the eggs while whisking constantly.
What is tempering?
This processed cheese product is made by blending natural cheeses with emulsifiers and other ingredients, making it a smooth, meltable byproduct often used in burgers and sandwiches.
What is American cheese?