The role of condensed milk advantages and its disadvantages
Department of Food and Environmental Science, Shah Jalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
*Corresponding Author:
Tanvir Ray, Department of Food and Environmental Science, Shah Jalal University of Science and Technology,Sylhet,Bangladesh, Email: tanvirray@gmail.com
Received: 01-Jul-2022, Manuscript No. GJDFM-22-73239;Editor assigned: 04-Jul-2022, Pre QC No. GJDFM-22-73239 (PQ);Reviewed: 21-Jul-2022, QC No. GJDFM-22-73239;Revised: 29-Jul-2022, Manuscript No. GJDFM-22-73239 (R);Published:05-Aug-2022, DOI: 10.15651/2449-1861.22.7.078
Description
Milk is heated to a temperature at which the watercontent evaporates to produce condensed milk. Themilk's sugars eventually caramelize, turning the liquid intosyrup. Condensed milk is a type of concentrated milk thatis sweeter and more flavorful than plain milk. This thickliquid is used to make a variety of desserts, including pie,laddu, barfi, payasam, fudge. Condensed milk lendssweet meals a rich, milky flavor while also serving as abinder by binding components together with its gooeyconsistency. For homes without access to fresh milk,condensed milk is also helpful. Adding drinking water willreconstitute it into milk.
Milk that has been evaporated and condensed has hadhalf of its water removed. The sole difference betweenthe two is the addition of sugar to condensed milk. Milkthat has been evaporated contains no extra sugar. Due tothe sugar addition, condensed milk is more durable thanevaporated milk.
Benefits of Condensed Milk for Health
The benefits of regular milk are boosted in condensedmilk since it contains more sugar. Condensed milk is agood source of these nutrients in addition to calcium,vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin A, riboflavin, phosphorus,and protein. These nutrients are necessary for healthyteeth and bones, a robust immune system, and acardiovascular system.
Might Reduce Cholesterol
The presence of cholesterol and saturated fats in milkand dairy products theoretically could increase the risk ofcardiovascular diseases. A study on the Maasais, anAfrican tribe that enjoys milk, discovered that they have alow incidence of cholesterol. It is believed that dairyproducts include indigestible carbohydrates (sugars) that the gut flora ferments. This alters the manufacturing ofcholesterol and lowers the amount of cholesterol in theblood.
Calorie-Dense
Depending on the needs, the high calorie content of amodest amount of sweetened condensed milk may bebeneficial or detrimental. It can be a great tool for thoseattempting to put on weight, but for those trying to shedpounds, it could provide extra calories that aren'tessential.
There is little evidence available regarding the healthadvantages of condensed milk because it is typicallyused as a component in desserts rather than beingingested alone or as a supplement. Let's examine someof the drawbacks of consuming sweetened condensedmilk in the next part.
Risks of Condensed Milk
Condensed milk might share some of milk's healthbenefits, but it shouldn't be used as a substitute.Condensed milk might not be the ideal option if we’retrying to lose weight because it's high in calories andincludes added sugar. A better option if we want to cutcalories is evaporated milk. Condensed milk alsoincludes lactose, which might be harmful to people whoare lactose intolerant. There could be gas, cramps, andstomach discomfort. Because condensed milk is moreconcentrated than the same volume of regular milk, itcontains more lactose.
Sweetened condensed milk includes a lot of calories, butit also has a lot of saturated fat, which is dangerous forpeople with diabetes and heart issues. According tostudies, eating a diet high in saturated fats can raiseinsulin and Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterollevels. When LDL cholesterol levels are high, cardiovascular issues are more likely to occur. It can alsomake insulin resistance worse, which inhibits the bodyfrom metabolizing the sugar that leads to type 2 diabetes.
