What is double toned milk?
Double toned milk is a low-fat milk sold mainly in India. It is made by adding skim milk powder and water to milk so that fat falls to about 1.5% while non-fat milk solids stay around 9%. Single toned milk has about 3% fat. Packs show the type, so check the label for exact values.
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What does double toned milk mean?
Toned milk is a method used in India since the 1940s to stretch milk supply, first with buffalo milk, which is naturally rich in fat. Skim milk, skim milk powder and water are added to lower the fat while keeping the other milk solids (SNF, solids-not-fat) near their original level. Double toned milk takes this further.
Toned milk vs double toned milk
| Type | Fat (usual standard) | SNF (usual standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Toned milk | about 3.0% | about 8.5% |
| Double toned milk | about 1.5% | about 9.0% |
These are the commonly quoted minimum values under Indian food standards. We could not open the regulation text itself, and one source we saw lists a different SNF figure for double toned milk, so treat the table as approximate and trust the nutrition panel on your pack.
Is double toned milk the same as skimmed milk?
No. Skimmed milk has almost all fat removed. Double toned milk keeps some fat, so it is richer than skimmed milk but lighter than toned or full cream milk. Packaged double toned milk is sold pasteurized.
Is toned milk good for health?
Milk is a good source of calcium, according to the UK NHS. The NHS also notes that much of the fat in milk is saturated fat, and that a diet high in saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol, so it suggests lower-fat milks for older children and adults. Double toned milk fits that lower-fat group. Needs differ by age and health, so ask a doctor or dietitian about your own diet. For nutrition values such as calories and protein, use the label, because they vary by brand.
How is it used?
- Tea and coffee, where its thinner body is not a problem.
- Everyday drinking and cereal.
- Curd and some sweets, though results are less creamy than with full cream milk.
How to choose
Look for the words double toned on the front, the fat percentage and the pasteurization or UHT note. Colored packs differ by brand, so do not rely on color alone. Keep refrigerated unless the pack is UHT, and follow the use-by date.
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What is the meaning of toned milk?
Toned milk is milk whose fat has been lowered by adding skim milk or skim milk powder and water. Single toned milk usually has about 3% fat.
Is toned milk the same as skimmed milk?
No. Skimmed milk has almost all its fat removed. Toned milk keeps part of it, about 3% for toned and about 1.5% for double toned.
What is the difference between toned and double toned milk?
Double toned milk has less fat, about 1.5% versus about 3%, and a slightly higher level of non-fat solids. Check the pack for the exact figures.
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