Chapter 17Chapter 17Dairy ProductsDairy Products

Part 3Part 3

The Preparation of FoodThe Preparation of Food

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ObjectiveObjective

• List factors affecting the selection of dairy products.

Types of MilkTypes of Milk

• Whole milk• Reduced fat milk• Fat free milk• Flavored milk• Lactose-reduced milk

How do whole, reduced fat, and fat free milk differ?

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Kinds of CheeseKinds of Cheese

• Unripened cheese is ready for marketing as soon as the whey has been removed.

• Ripened cheese contains controlled amounts of bacteria, mold, yeast, or enzymes and is stored at specific temperatures to develop desired textures and flavors.

• Process cheese is a product made from natural cheeses.

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Other Dairy ProductsOther Dairy Products

• Cream• Cultured dairy

products• Concentrated milk

products• Frozen dairy

desserts• Butter

Cost of Dairy ProductsCost of Dairy Products

Cost of dairy products depends on

• brand• fat content• form• size of container• place of purchase

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ObjectiveObjective

• Describe guidelines for preventing adverse reactions when cooking with dairy products.

Cooking with MilkCooking with Milk

Take steps to prevent• scum formation by stirring

during heating, covering the pan, or beating milk to form a foam layer

• boiling over by preventing scum formation

• curdling by thickening milk or acid before combining

• scorching by using low heat

Cooking with CheeseCooking with Cheese

High temperatures and long cooking times can cause cheese to become tough and rubbery and the fat may separate.

What does this tell you about the temperature and cooking time you should use when preparing cheese dishes?

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ObjectiveObjective

• Prepare a variety of dishes with milk, cream, cheese, and other dairy products.

Preparing Whipped CreamPreparing Whipped Cream

1. Pour cream into a chilled bowl.

2. Beat at medium speed until thickening begins.

3. If desired, slowly add sugar while increasing beating speed.

4. Continue beating until cream is stiff.

What happens to cream that is overbeaten?Cherry Marketing Institute

Preparing White SaucePreparing White Sauce

1. Make a slurry by combining milk, flour, and seasonings in a blender or covered jar.

2. Blend or shake until thoroughly mixed.

3. Cook the slurry in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring gently, until it reaches a boil.

4. Cook one minute longer until the sauce is smooth and thickened.

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Preparing Cream SoupsPreparing Cream Soups

1. Cook required vegetables, meat, poultry, and fish.

2. Puree or cut into small pieces.

3. Add prepared ingredients to a thin white sauce.

4. Season to taste.

How do bisques and chowders differ from thickened cream soups? photo courtesy of Fleischmann’s Yeast

Preparing Cornstarch PuddingPreparing Cornstarch Pudding

1. Combine sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a heavy saucepan.

2. Stir in a small amount of cold milk to make a smooth paste.

3. Add remaining milk and stir constantly over moderate heat until pudding boils.

4. Cook one minute longer.5. Add flavoring and pour into

dessert dishes.6. Chill before serving.

Preparing Frozen DessertsPreparing Frozen Desserts

• Fill freezer canister two-thirds full with chilled dessert mixture.

• Place dasher in canister, cover, and attach crank.

• Surround canister with layers of salt and ice.

• Crank until handle is hard to turn.

• Let dessert ripen to develop flavors before serving.

photo courtesy of Fleischmann’s Yeast

Preparing Cheese DishesPreparing Cheese Dishes

• Choose well-ripened, shredded, or process cheeses for smooth sauces and soups.

• Broil cheeses just until melted.

• Bake cheese dishes just until done.

• Use low heat when cooking cheese on a range.

• Microwave cheese at low settings.

photo courtesy of Fleischmann’s Yeast

Apply It!Apply It!

You plan to prepare grilled cheese sandwiches and cream of tomato soup for lunch. You also want to make homemade peach sherbet for dessert.

Describe how you will use dairy products to prepare each of these foods.

Key QuestionKey Question

How will you choose and use dairy products to add nutrition and variety to your family’s meals?

Other Questions to ConsiderOther Questions to Consider

• What are pasteurization and homogenization?• What is the best way to store dairy products to keep

them fresh and wholesome?• How can dairy products be included in a lowfat diet?

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