Is condensed milk the same as sweetened milk?

Condensed milk and sweetened condensed milk are two distinct products.

Condensed milk:

- Made by heating milk to remove about 60% of its water content.

- Contains only milk and no added sugars.

- Has a slightly caramelized flavor due to the heating process.

- Typically used as an ingredient in other desserts or as a topping.

- Not suitable for direct consumption due to its thick, concentrated nature.

Sweetened condensed milk:

- Made by heating milk to remove about 60% of its water content.

- Contains added sugar, usually sucrose or glucose syrup, at around 45% of its weight.

- Has a sweet and creamy flavor due to the added sugar.

- Commonly used as a dessert topping, in frostings, or as an ingredient in sweets and desserts.

- Can be consumed on its own or added to other foods for extra sweetness and richness.

In summary, condensed milk is a concentrated milk with no added sugar, while sweetened condensed milk is a sweetened version of condensed milk with a high sugar content.