Dairy Confusion

May 14, 2007 20:52

Quoth the Wiki:

In the United States, half and half is a mix of ½ whole milk and ½ cream, typically used as a more stable cream in coffee. It has a fat content of about 12.5% and is sometimes used to make ice cream.

Ok. So at least according to the wikipedia - and according to everything I've known about it - Half & Half = Fat content. (And ( Read more... )

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alyxmj May 16 2007, 04:45:00 UTC
I want cocoa free chocolate :) (yes i know that equals white chocolate which has no chocolate liquor or cocoa solids

but looking up info on fat free half and half, land o lakes marketing department has this to say: There’s no need to compromise on creaminess with LAND O LAKES™ Fat Free Half & Half. Enjoy a rich, smooth cup of coffee with all the flavor of traditional half & half, but without the fat.
I really dont want to know what other chemicals they add to manage the creamy part without the fat...

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tranquil_bedlam May 16 2007, 05:40:15 UTC
**twitch**

why not just go for the non-dairy creamer at that point??
Tho I have to say, I'm vaguely impressed - marketing people can put a spin on anything.

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tranquil_bedlam May 16 2007, 05:41:42 UTC
Tho you could go for carob stuff - that has no coco, & really, god only knows how it avoided being advertised as the cocoa-free chocolate alternative..

Oh wait.
It already is.

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