Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk
Sweetened condensed skimmed milk is concentrated milk plus added sugar (typically ~45% sugar). It carries milk allergen status (FDA major allergen) and the added-sugar caveat from AHA dietary guidance.
What it is
Cow's milk with most water removed and sucrose added; skimmed version uses fat-free milk.
Sweetener, thickener, base for desserts and confections.
Why it's flagged
- high added sugar
- major food allergen - milk
- lactose
What regulators actually say
"The major food allergens identified by law are: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."
"The American Heart Association recommends a prudent upper limit of intake of no more than 100 calories per day for most American women and no more than 150 calories per day for most American men from added sugars."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard of identity at 21 CFR 131.120 (sweetened condensed milk); milk is a major food allergen.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted food; milk is a substance requiring declaration.
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