Oct 29, 2007 #1 S sherin65 Assistant Cook Joined Sep 1, 2006 Messages 31 Location Indiana What is the difference? Are they interchangeable? Thanks, Sher
Oct 29, 2007 #2 jennyema Chef Extraordinaire Joined Mar 1, 2002 Messages 11,010 Location Boston and Cape Cod Fat content. Heavy has slightly more. The USDA has regulations which prescribe how much fat different types of cream must have. They are def. interchangeable.
Fat content. Heavy has slightly more. The USDA has regulations which prescribe how much fat different types of cream must have. They are def. interchangeable.
Oct 29, 2007 #3 Andy M. Certified Pretend Chef Joined Sep 1, 2004 Messages 51,377 Location Massachusetts The difference is in the fat content. Heavy cream is 36% to 40% fat while whipping cream has slightly less fat at 30% to 36%. Both can be used to make whipped cream and in sauces.
The difference is in the fat content. Heavy cream is 36% to 40% fat while whipping cream has slightly less fat at 30% to 36%. Both can be used to make whipped cream and in sauces.
Oct 29, 2007 #4 Caine Washing Up Joined Dec 26, 2004 Messages 2,314 Location CHINATOWN sherin65 said: What is the difference? Click to expand... The amount of butterfat. sherin65 said: Are they interchangeable? Click to expand... Normally, yes.
sherin65 said: What is the difference? Click to expand... The amount of butterfat. sherin65 said: Are they interchangeable? Click to expand... Normally, yes.
Oct 29, 2007 #5 R Robo410 Executive Chef Moderator Emeritus Joined Aug 31, 2004 Messages 4,655 Location SE Pennsylvania skimmed, 1%, 2%, whole milk (3.7% or so), 1/2 n 1/2, light cream, whipping cream, heavy cream, butter, cheese something like that
skimmed, 1%, 2%, whole milk (3.7% or so), 1/2 n 1/2, light cream, whipping cream, heavy cream, butter, cheese something like that