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A combination of equal parts milk and light cream that contains up to 15 percent milk fat. Half and Half will typically range between 10% to 18% fat content. It is often used as an ingredient in many recipes, as a milk product for cereal, or as a creamer for coffee. Fat-free Half and Half is made from skim milk so the creamy rich taste may be lacking, depending on the brand. When used in sauce or soup recipes, some fat-free products will have a tendency to curdle. Fat-free Half and Half may also be a poor choice for making pie fillings due to the finished texture which lacks in firmness.

If it becomes necessary to make half and half, use equal parts of milk (or evaporated milk) and whole milk. Also, a mixture of 7/8 cup of milk combined with 1½ tablespoons of butter or margarine will produce a respective subsitute for half and half.

Half and Half

USDA Nutrition Facts

Cream, half and half, fat free (USDA#01199)

Calories 59
Protein 2g
Total Fat 1g
Total Carbohydrates 9g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 5g
Potassium 206mg
Sodium 144mg
Cholesterol 5mg

Cream, fluid, half and half (USDA#01049)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 130
Protein 2g
Total Fat 11g
Total Carbohydrates 4g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Potassium 130mg
Sodium 41mg
Cholesterol 37mg

Caribou, rump meat, half dried (Alaska Native) (USDA#35160)

Calories 255
Protein 52g
Total Fat 5g
Total Carbohydrates 0g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Potassium 710mg
Sodium 390mg
Cholesterol 141mg

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