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Milk (Semi-Skimmed)
Semi-skimmed milk is a versatile kitchen staple, offering a functional balance between the richness of whole milk and the lightness of skimmed varieties. With approximately 1.7% fat, it provides enough lipid content to add body to sauces and custards without overwhelming delicate flavors. In baking, its proteins and sugars are essential for the Maillard reaction, ensuring golden crusts and a tender crumb. It serves as a reliable, all-purpose option for everything from a creamy béchamel to a morning latte, delivering consistent results and a clean finish in both savory and sweet preparations. Milk is available year-round, but changing cow diets mean the nutritional content varies seasonally. Admin intends to add separate entries for [summer/autumn] and [winter/spring] milk. If you're reading this, they haven't gotten round to it yet. 🙄
Average of summer/autumn and winter/spring milk. Samples from 11 areas, in glass bottles (50%), plastic containers (30%) and cartons (20%)
