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    Can the cream can be separated by a steel mesh?
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    It's unlikely. They will likely mix together and you will have to do the process over again.
  • Question
    Does separating the cream from the milk lower the milk's protein?
    Community Answer
    Yes, the layer forming on the top is protein and fat sticking together. Not all of either gets removed but a major portion of it does.
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    Can I still hot skim whole milk if it has been homogenized?
    Community Answer
    No, you cannot.
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    Once the process is completed, there was a creamy layer on the surface of the milk - why?
    Community Answer
    It is the milk fat. It can be used to make butter if desired.
  • Question
    Which milk is good for 8 month baby? Skimmed or milk with cream?
    Community Answer
    Babies need formula, not pasturized cow's milk.
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    When I leave the milk for a few hours, is it in the refrigerator or not?
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    Yes, it should be in the refrigerator so that it can cool properly in order for you to skim it.
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    What is the necessary RPM and temperature if I want to separate fat from milk using a centrifuge?
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    It should be 30 RPM, and the temperature should be set to about 65 degrees.
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    Can margarine be produced from skimmed milk?
    Community Answer
    No, it would still produce a buttery-like texture.
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    Do I put the milk in the fridge?
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    Yes, you must take 1 teaspoon of salt and put it in the milk and cover it. Then put it in the refrigerator.
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    Is it better to do hot skimming or cold skimming when skimming whole milk? Do I need to put salt into skimmed milk before it goes into the fridge?
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    Hot skimming is much more effective, and do not add salt! It'll turn your milk into cottage cheese whenever it's reheated or warmed.
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    How many times can you skim milk?
    Hannah Madden
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    You should only skim your milk once. If you try to do it more times, you probably won't get much fat rising to the top, since there isn't much left in your milk.
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    Is this the same process done to lower fat contents for milk that's sold in stores?
    Hannah Madden
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    Usually, the skim milk that is sold in stores is put into a separator machine. This machine spins the fat out of the milk.
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    How do you remove fat from whole milk?
    Drew Hawkins1
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    You can remove the fat from whole milk by putting the milk in a jar and placing it in the fridge for 24 hours so it can settle. Take a spoon and scoop off the cream from the top of the milk to separate the fat from it. You can then store the milk in your fridge for up to 7 days.
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    How much water do you add to milk to make skim milk?
    Drew Hawkins1
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    None! You don't add water to whole milk to make skim milk. Skim milk is made by separating the fat from the whole milk. Place the whole milk in a jar and put it in your fridge for 24 hours so it can settle, then use a spoon to scoop off the fat from the top.
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    How do I make whole milk from 2% milk?
    Drew Hawkins1
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    Because 2% milk has already had most of the milk fat removed, you can't turn it back into whole milk. However, you can add heavy cream to 2% to increase the fat content and make it closer to whole milk. For example, you can add 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) to 1 cup (236.6 milliliters) of 2% milk to get roughly the same fat content as whole milk.
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    Can i just shake the milk to form butter blobs and remove those to lower the fat content?
    Community Answer
    No, by shaking it, it will not make "butter blobs". It will just mix again or nothing will happen.
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