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Light Evaporated Milk

Light Evaporated Milk is a canned, concentrated dairy product made by removing some of the water from milk; it’s commonly used in baking, sauces and coffee where a creamier texture than regular milk is desired. It originates from methods of preserving milk before refrigeration and is found in cuisines worldwide. As a concentrated dairy, it supplies dairy protein and micronutrients — notably it provides about 7g of protein per 100g and is a source of vitamin B12 and iodine. Because water has been removed, nutrients are denser than in regular milk, while the low-fat formulation reduces overall fat content compared with full‑fat evaporated milk. Nutrition-wise, it delivers high-quality protein and useful amounts of essential micronutrients, but remember it’s a processed canned product (convenient and shelf-stable), so use it where its texture and shelf life are needed rather than as a direct everyday milk substitute.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.35€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C+

Fair

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Evaporated Milk (Low-Fat).

Calories

78 kcal

4% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

7 g

14% RDI

Fat

2 g

1.3g sat fat

Carbs

10 g

4% RDI

Sugar

10 g

20% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.3 g

5% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C+ · 6.2 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Light Evaporated Milk healthy?

Light Evaporated Milk is rated moderate (Health Grade C+) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Light Evaporated Milk?

Light Evaporated Milk is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Light Evaporated Milk gluten free?

Yes, Light Evaporated Milk is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Light Evaporated Milk?

100g of Light Evaporated Milk contains 78 kcal, 7g protein, 10g carbohydrates, 2g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Light Evaporated Milk vegetarian?

Yes, Light Evaporated Milk is vegetarian but not vegan.

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