If evaporated milk is mixed with water, does it have the same calcium and vitamin D amounts as regular milk?

If evaporated milk is mixed with water, does it have the same calcium and vitamin D amounts as regular milk? - Asian girl with milk on lips

when you add equal amounts of water to evaporated milk, will it have the same calcium and vitamin D amounts as regular milk?



Best Answer

If 100g of evaporated milk contains 250 mg of calcium and milk 120mg then yes, adding 100g of water and then using half of liquid yeld the same amount of calcium.

But, depending on the brand and region ecaporated milk usually contains added vitamin D so one could assume that even diluted the Vit D content would be higher than in regular milk.




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What happens when you mix evaporated milk and water?

Yes, you could certainly reconstitute evaporated milk by adding water. The outcome would give you similar but not identical results as fresh milk, due to the change in flavor the milk underwent while being cooked down to the evaporated state: it will retain the slightly cooked, caramelized flavor.

Is evaporated milk fortified with vitamin D?

Additionally, evaporated milk is fortified with vitamin D \u2014 and sometimes with vitamin A \u2014 in many countries and naturally high in minerals, such as calcium and phosphorus, which are essential for bone health (4, 18 , 19 ).

Is evaporated milk healthier than regular milk?

But in the case of regular milk, it can get spoiled even if it is inside a can and not kept in a refrigerator. This means that evaporated milk has a longer shelf life than ordinary milk. When compared to regular milk, evaporated milk also has higher calories and vitamins.

Can you add water to evaporated milk to make regular milk?

To reconstitute evaporated milk, combine equal amounts of milk and water. If, for example, a recipe calls for 1 cup fat-free milk, you'll need to combine 1/2 cup evaporated fat-free milk and 1/2 cup water. Mix the liquids thoroughly, then add to your recipe as directed.



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