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Skimmed milk
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 36 kcal —
- Protein 3.4 g 7%
- Carbohydrate 4.8 g 2%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 4.8 g —
- Sodium 44.3 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 3 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 3.2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 1.3 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.01 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.17 mg 13%
- Niacin (B3) 0.09 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.36 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Biotin (B7) 2 µg 7%
- Folate (B9) 4.8 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.48 µg 20%
- Choline 15.6 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 124 mg 10%
- Iron 0.03 mg 0%
- Magnesium 12.2 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 97 mg 8%
- Potassium 158 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.41 mg 4%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 1.7 µg 3%
- Iodine 10.7 µg 7%
Similar foods
- Semi-skimmed milkUHT46 kcal / 100 g
- Dried skimmed milk349 kcal / 100 g
- Powdered skimmed milk359 kcal / 100 g
- Skimmed milk yogurt36 kcal / 100 g
- Skimmed milk powder361 kcal / 100 g
- Skim milkfluid, 0.1% m.f.33 kcal / 100 g
- Nonfat milkfluid, calcium fortified, fat free or skim35 kcal / 100 g
- Milkskimmed, pasteurized34 kcal / 100 g
- Skim milk powderdry336 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate milkfluid, skim55 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Skimmed milk
How do you stop skimmed milk curdling in a hot sauce?
Take the pan off the heat and whisk a little hot sauce into the cold milk first. Add it gradually, then warm gently without boiling; acidic ingredients such as lemon or tomato make curdling more likely.
Can you froth skimmed milk for coffee?
Yes. Cold skimmed milk froths readily into a light, airy foam, though it feels less creamy than foam made with whole milk. For a smoother texture, use a steam wand and avoid overheating it.
How should you store skimmed milk after opening?
Keep it covered in the fridge, rather than in the door where the temperature fluctuates, and pour out what you need without drinking from the carton. Follow the pack’s use-by guidance and discard it if it smells or looks spoiled.
Can you freeze skimmed milk?
You can, but freezing may separate the milk and make it grainy when thawed. Freeze it in a sealed container with room for expansion, thaw it in the fridge and shake well before using; it is usually better for cooking than drinking afterwards.
What can you use instead of skimmed milk in a recipe?
For baking, semi-skimmed milk usually works as a direct swap, though it adds more fat: 1.4 g per 100 g, compared with 0.3 g in skimmed milk. For a dairy-free swap, use an unsweetened plant drink suited to the recipe.
Is skimmed milk different from semi-skimmed milk?
Yes: skimmed milk has less fat, while semi-skimmed milk is richer and often gives sauces, porridge and hot drinks a creamier finish. Per 100 g, semi-skimmed milk has 45 kcal and 1.4 g fat, versus 36 kcal and 0.3 g fat in skimmed milk.
What dishes can you make with skimmed milk?
Use it in porridge, pancakes, custard, white sauce and mashed potatoes. In creamy soups or sauces, add it gradually over low heat and avoid a hard boil for a smoother result.
Source: Frida (Denmark) 1049 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
