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Condensed milk is a popular product in both home and commercial kitchens due to its rich texture, extended shelf life, and sweetness. Each can or pouch of condensed milk is the product of condensed milk manufacturers who have ensured its safety for use and maintained quality standards.
In this blog, we are going to discuss condensed milk (what it is, how it is manufactured, what it is commonly used for, and how manufacturers maintain consistency in their products).
Condensed milk is essentially cow's milk with about 60% of the water content removed. The milk is then sweetened with sugar and has a thick, syrupy texture and a long shelf life.
There are two types:
• Sweetened condensed milk - used in desserts.
• Evaporated milk (unsweetened) - to be used in savoury dishes or as a milk alternates.
Condensed milk manufacturers follow proper processes and regulations to help the milk maintain its natural goodness whilst also creating a rich condensed thickness.
1. Quality: For proper condensed milk, fresh cow milk is sourced directly from dairy farms. After sourcing of the milk, it is then sent for the next step.
2. Cleaning: The milk is cleaned through filtration, impurities are removed, and milk is standardised to achieve the appropriate fat to solid ratio for a particular product. This allows for the uniformity of taste and texture.
3. Evaporation: The milk is heated with vacuum evaporators, the water content is eliminated whereby 60% of the water is removed under lower temperatures so as to have maximum preservation of nutrients and flavour.
4. Addition of Sugar: A controlled amount of sugar is added often around 40-45% sugar that behaves as both a preservative and optimally sweet tasting. This and adds to the thick texture and lastly the milk have a long shelf life.
5. Homogenization: To make the mixture as uniform as possible the milk is then homogenised to prevent the fat from separating.
6. Cooling and Packaging: After all of this processing, the condensed milk is then rapidly cooled and packaged into tins, cans, and pouches to improve safety. The packaging of the milk is completed in a very hygienic environment.
With its high versatility, condensed milk may find uses in several types of food and drink.
• Fudge, cakes, custards.
• Indian sweets such as barfi, peda, and kheer.
• Ice cream and pudding.
• Thai iced tea.
• Vietnamese coffee.
• Milkshakes and smoothies.
• Act as a substitute for the eggles cake.
• To make rich fillings and glazes.
• As a base for sauces or creamy gravies.
• Sometimes used in breakfast foods for added richness.
As condensed milk comes with good taste and sweetness, it has a great demand and is a key ingredient in many dishes.
Sourcing Raw Material: Only high-quality milk from certified farms will be received. Daily quality measures are taken throughout to maintain an acceptable level of consistency in the raw material.
Modern Processing Units: processing is dependent on modern machinery and automated systems manage - and therefore regulate - the temperature, time and proportions, hence removing human error and allowing for consistency!
Quality Control and Testing: During the manufacturing operation process of condensed milk we perform microbial testing, viscosity testing and organoleptic testing (taste, smell, and look).
Hygienic Packaging Standards: We use food-grade bottles and a sterilised packing area so that the condensed milk can be delivered and safe to consume.
Compliance with Regulatory Bodies: Reputable condensed milk producers comply with the FSSAI, ISO, and HACCP certifications, ensuring they meet hygiene, safety, and global food standards.
Condensed milk continues to be an indispensable product in household kitchens as well as large food manufacturing plants. With strong values and passion to maintain those values, Smriti Products, a leading Condensed Milk manufacturer, aims for quality and innovation by ensuring every pack of condensed milk produces rich flavour, smooth texture and excellent consistency.
