What is the classification of
Single cream Double cream Standard cream Low fat cream Aerosol cream Sour cream
18 48 38 12 35 18
Composition of cream
Protein 2 Fat 38 Carbohydrate 3 Via A B D Minerals calcium Water 55
What are the stages in the production of cream
Warmed
Separated
Heat treated
packaged
What is the milk warmed to and why
50 degrees and to make separation easier
What is used to separate the upper cream from the milk
Centrifugal force
Guidelines for storing cream
Use by date
Cover to avoid absorbing odours
Fridge at 4 degrees
Guidelines for cooking and preparing cream
Over whip = butter and buttermilk
Over cook = curdle
Cream substitutes
Nat yoghurt
Fromage frais 30% fat
Creme fraiche 30% fat
N.v cream
Small HGV prot Saturated fat Dissacharide lactose A b d Lacks iron, calcium Water content depends on type
Why does water content vary
More fat = less water