Should I boil canned sweetened condensed milk before using like I do for different types of canned food?
I have used sweetened condensed milk a lot in different deserts and pies, but today I wondered if boiling is needed, is it necessary?
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The whole point of canning is to produce food that won't spoil. The only reason to boil canned food is if you think it was improperly canned, and if that's true, it may not be safe to eat even if boiled. Botulism bacteria, for example, will grow in many improperly canned foods, and it will not be completely destroyed by boiling, though most of the botulism toxin will. Some molds and bacteria can also produce persistent toxins that won't be destroyed adequately by boiling.
In general, if you're afraid to eat any canned food without boiling, I'd throw it out rather than eating it.
Also, I'm not certain if you were implying that you would boil food in the sealed can. I wouldn't recommend that. Boiling sealed cans is potentially dangerous (if not closely monitored); they can explode if not kept complete submerged.
Assuming your condensed milk is sealed and was canned properly, there is no reason to boil it, nor any other properly canned food.
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Assuming your condensed milk is sealed and was canned properly, there is no reason to boil it, nor any other properly canned food.Is it okay to boil condensed milk in a can?
It's perfectly safe as long as the can doesn't explode. You can avoid this by ensuring that the can stays completely submerged the whole time, or by opening the can and leaving the open end exposed to the air.Does condensed milk need to be boiled?
Peel the label off the can (or cans!) of sweetened condensed milk, place it in a pot or large saucepan, and cover it with water by 1 to 2 inches. Bring it to a very gentle boil, then reduce the heat to LOW, so that the water has a nice slow simmer. NOTE: Solid cans (without tab lids) are preferred.What happens when you boil condensed milk?
Sweetened condensed milk is cooked until it becomes thick, creamy caramel-like pudding that you can use for many dessert recipes. It's delicious straight out of the can, with ice cream, in coffee or spread onto apple slices.Is it safe to cook sweetened condensed milk in the can?
A: First, I have to tell you that cooking sweetened condensed milk in an unopened can is an older method and is not considered safe. Even if you've never had trouble, the Nestle and Eagle Brand Web sites recommend caramelizing the sweetened condensed milk in a different way.What's the Deal with Canned Milk? Using Evaporated, Sweetened Condensed \u0026 Powdered Milk
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Absolutely not necessary to boil.
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