Ingredient

Condensed Sweetened Milk

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use condensed sweetened milk to provide sweetness, richness, and a creamy texture to …

What it is

Condensed sweetened milk is a dairy product made by removing most of the water from cow's milk and adding a significant amount of sugar. This process creates a thick, syrupy, and very sweet liquid. It is distinct from evaporated milk, which is unsweetened.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use condensed sweetened milk to provide sweetness, richness, and a creamy texture to a variety of food products. It is a popular ingredient in desserts such as puddings, cakes, and candies, where it contributes to both flavor and consistency. Its high sugar content also acts as a preservative.

Health notes

Condensed sweetened milk is a food product generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when consumed as part of a regular diet. However, it is very high in added sugars. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. Regular consumption of foods high in added sugars can contribute to excess calorie intake and may have implications for overall health.

Allergen info

Condensed sweetened milk is derived from cow's milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

Products containing Condensed Sweetened Milk

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Reynaldo's Mexican Food Manufacturer Inc. Coconut Rice Pudding Puddings & Custards High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 106kcal 1.8Protein 2.2Fat 20.4Carbs The Kroger Co. Tres Leches Traditional Mexican Vanilla Cake Soaked In ""3 Milks"" With A Hint Of Caramel And Topped With Whipped Cream, Tres Leches Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 286kcal 4.5Protein 16.5Fat 29.3Carbs CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Gourmet Sea Salt Caramel Eggs, Caramel Covered In Milk Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 455kcal 5.0Protein 22.7Fat 63.1Carbs Triangle Quality Foods LLC Rice Pudding Puddings & Custards 109kcal 2.3Protein 1.6Fat 21.1Carbs 108 Stitches, LLC. Premium Milk Chocolate Truffles, Caramel Brownie Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 524kcal 4.8Protein 30.9Fat 52.4Carbs Reynaldo's Mexican Food Manufacturer Inc. Tapioca Pudding Puddings & Custards 97kcal 1.8Protein 1.8Fat 16.8Carbs 108 Stitches, LLC. Caramel Brownie Filled Premium Milk Chocolate Truffles, Caramel Brownie Filled Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 508kcal 6.3Protein 31.8Fat 54.0Carbs Wisconsin Cheese Group Inc. Tapioca Pudding Puddings & Custards 94kcal 2.4Protein 1.8Fat 17.6Carbs CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Gourmet Sea Salt Caramel Eggs, Caramel Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 455kcal 2.5Protein 25.2Fat 63.1Carbs CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Milk Chocolate Truffles Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 524kcal 4.8Protein 30.9Fat 52.4Carbs Reynaldo's Mexican Food Manufacturer Inc. Authentic Rice Pudding Puddings & Custards 141kcal 3.9Protein 3.1Fat 24.2Carbs Reynaldo's Mexican Food Manufacturer Inc. Traditional Rice Pudding, Traditional Puddings & Custards High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 124kcal 3.5Protein 2.6Fat 21.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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