January 15th, 2008
Fat Content of Milk and Cream
Sometimes it is important to know the fat content of the dairy product you are using to help you know how to substitute and adjust recipes. This is a basic guide.
Fat Content of Milk & Cream:
Half & Half is half milk and half cream with a fat content of 10% to 18%.
Table Cream has a butterfat content of 18% to 30%.
Light Whipping Cream has a fat content of 30% to 36%
Heavy Whipping Cream must have a fat content of at least 36%.
Double Whipping Cream is hard to find but has a butterfat content of over 42%. The higher the fat content the easier the cream whips.
Fat Free: nonfat or skim milk has 0.5%
Low Fat : 2%
Whole Milk: 3.5%
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