I just opened a can of condensed milk?

and it was a very thick, caramel colored substance-never seen condensed milk like this before. Its the Carnation brand. What gives? Is it bad, and why? The can was sealed and unopened?

I just opened a can of condensed milk?
assuming it was SWEETENED condensed milk - i have had this before.



it looks like caramel because it has sort of slow cooked into caramel. and it is fabulous. yes, i have eaten it, served it on ice cream - even learned how to make it on purpose. served it to friends who loved it.



If you don't want it, i would love to take it - if you live near me.



i am really serious about this.

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if it was not SWEETENED condensed milk, ignore everything i just said. you may have to check the label.

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oh, you can't use it in the recipe you were planning to use it in. the density and liquidness are all wrong now. it has been through a chemical change.
Reply:It's fine, thats what condensed milk looks like.



There are two kinds of canned milk. One is EVAPORATED Milk The other is Condensed milk. Evaporated milk is closer to normal milk. Condensed milk is condensed down so it's very thick, sweet and Carmel colored.
Reply:wouldnt risk it, check the date, might jsut be a bad batch. I never really seen the carnation kind, but no matter what, caramel coloured is not that good.....it should be slightly llow, but only jsut so it could be mistaken as being white.
Reply:Are you referring to Sweetened Condensed Milk or Evaporated Milk?



If it's evaporated milk, it sounds like the fat (little flecks of butter) has separated from the the rest of the liquid.



When in doubt, just throw it out and buy another can of the same brand to see if it's the same. It may be the way the product turns out for that manufacturer, Carnation.



I'm almost tempted to tell you to just shake it up and use it... but I don't have enough info to answer you fully.



If it's sweetened condensed milk, it could be the way that manufacturer make their product. I'm used to Bordens. Their sweetened condensed milk is more of a yellowish thick goop.



Also, look on the label, I've noticed some companies are now making a "Dulce de leche". Maybe you got one of those cans by mistake.
Reply:Check the expiration date. If it is still current, contact the manufacturer. They may give you coupons or something.
Reply:are u getting condensed milk and evaperated milk mixed up?
Reply:if it is condensed it is supposed to be think with an off white color..



if it was supposed to be evaporated then it is thin..



but, check the date....if is out then throw it out, if not take it back to the market you got it from for a refund.
Reply:I've had this happen as well from time to time. I think that it's just a matter of it separating or something like that. I've never poisoned anyone with my cooking (yet), so I would suspect that its fine. And remember 180 degrees kills everything....
Reply:Sounds normal to me for sweetened condesed milk....



you're not thinking of evaporated milk, are you? b/c that's pretty white.
Reply:It has been heated. When it doubt, throw it out.
Reply:Are you sure it is CONDENSED MILK? Make sure it is not Sweeten Condensed Milk which is sweeter and carmel colored.
Reply:First expiration date, second, smell it! It usually takes that color when the Carbohydrates of the condensed milk cut their bonds and start deteriorating. I recommend to eating it since you will have a long journey to the bathroom! ;)
Reply:it is fine I have used it before and it was that color and put it in my dads coffee and also used it in a recipe . so it is fine go ahead and use it ,it is fine . good luck .
Reply:I'm pretty sure its supposed to be an off white.....does it smell bad?
Reply:Condensed milk from Carnation is thick and somewhat caramel colored. It's delicious. When I was little I'd sneak and eat it with a spoon. It's really good in brownies and coffee...



mmmmm.