c carnation powder
Rich in protein, calcium, and milk solids; provides vitamins and minerals found in dairy, though some heat-labile nutrients are diminished during processing. Contains lactose and milk fats, making it unsuitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
About
Carnation powder refers to evaporated milk solids that have been dehydrated into a fine powder, historically associated with the Carnation brand (founded 1899). It is produced through the evaporation of fresh milk to remove approximately 50% of its water content, followed by spray-drying into powder form. The resulting product contains concentrated milk solids, lactose, milk fats, and proteins, with a pale cream color and mild, slightly sweet dairy aroma. It reconstitutes with water to approximate whole milk or can be used dry in baking and cooking applications as a milk solids enricher.
Culinary Uses
Carnation powder serves as a shelf-stable milk substitute and enrichment agent in both sweet and savory cooking. It is commonly used in baking (cakes, biscuits, pastries) to improve texture and add milk solids without excess liquid, in coffee and tea as a creamer alternative, and in desserts like fudge, caramels, and puddings to enhance creaminess and dairy flavor. The powder is also employed in institutional and home cooking in regions where fresh milk supply is limited, and in condensed milk-based recipes where concentrated dairy flavor is desired. It reconstitutes readily with water for drinking or cooking purposes.