Fun Fact: Sweetened Condensed Milk, Now a Favorite Breakfast Menu

Kapanlagi.com - Talking about food is always fun and never-ending. Not to mention sweetened condensed milk which is often created into trending and booming culinary creations. Yup, a product that is commonly found in daily life can be 'transformed' into various delicious dishes. For example, a trendy drink that has become a favorite among netizens. But don't just enjoy the deliciousness of its creations. Let's find out the long history of sweetened condensed milk until it arrived in Indonesia, shall we?

Sweetened condensed milk, BPOM Regulation Number 34 of 2019 regarding Food Categories, sweetened condensed milk and its analogues are included in the food category 01.3, here.

Originating from Difficulties in Storing Milk

In history, humans started drinking cow's milk 7500 years ago. But it was only in the 19th century that concerns arose due to a lot of spoiled milk that had to be disposed of. Must be consumed immediately, the quality of milk is vulnerable to damage because it has not found the right storage method.

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It was not until 1820 that Nicholas Appert successfully preserved sweet condensed milk in a bottle. The success of this French inventor was followed by Gail Borden Jr from the United States. Not wanting the tragic story of his children who died from drinking spoiled milk, Gail Borden Jr successfully found a way to make condensed milk by low-pressure evaporation. This discovery was later perfected by John B.Meyenberg in 1884, who patented the method of sterilizing condensed milk in cans. Until now, the process of making sweet condensed milk is still maintained, by reducing its water vapor content by 40 percent, and adding sugar as a flavor enhancer and natural preservative.

A Century of Sweet Condensed Milk in Indonesia

As a country that is synonymous with agriculture and fishermen, Indonesia was late in adopting the habit of drinking milk. Sweet condensed milk itself entered Indonesia in 1873, but at that time it was only consumed by the Dutch army.

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As the public's interest in its taste and practicality increased, Friesche Vlag or now known as Frisian Flag Sweet Condensed Milk began to be introduced in 1922. Liked from generation to generation as a complement to dishes, this product also plays an important role in the development of Indonesian cuisine. Having a fairly long shelf life, it is suitable to be used as a versatile complement to dishes and enhances the delicious taste.

Similarly, its thick texture makes it easier to mix with other ingredients and tastes creamier. Various cuisines are known to not be able to separate from the addition as toppings or dough mixtures. Starting from sweet martabak, toast, fruit salad, traditional sweet porridge, to various Nusantara and contemporary iced drinks.

Frisian Flag Gold Condensed Milk for Favorite Breakfast Menu Creations

No need to hesitate in processing Frisian Flag Gold condensed milk made from fresh milk, enriched with 9 vitamins (Vitamin A, D3, E, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, and C) and 5 minerals (Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, and Iodine). The calorie of condensed milk is 130 kcal per sachet, and there are still many other types of calories that can be consumed to meet the daily needs of adults, which is 2,150 kcal (according to BPOM regulations).

If you carefully observe the calorie content of condensed milk through the label, this product contains various vitamins and minerals. However, make sure to consume it according to the serving suggestion and balance it with a healthy diet, drink enough water, exercise regularly, and get enough rest to avoid stress.

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Just choose Frisian Flag Gold Condensed Milk produced from fresh cow's milk and modern technology, producing products with guaranteed quality. The variants are also diverse and can be chosen according to needs. So, what contemporary drink creations can you serve at home with this product?

1. Salted Caramel Pancake

Pancakes are always a favorite breakfast menu creation for young people nowadays because they are easy to prepare and can be combined with any menu. As can be served from the processed Frisian Flag Gold Sweetened Condensed Milk through the following recipe. 

Ingredients:

• 150 ml Frisian Flag Full Cream Gold
• 100 ml liquid milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 180 gr pancake flour
• 150 ml water
• 1 egg
• 35 ml Frisian Flag Full Cream Gold
• butter as needed
• banana as topping

How to make:

• Pour 150 ml Frisian Flag Full Cream Gold into a pan and cook until caramelized
• Add 100 ml liquid milk and salt, stir well
• Pour pancake flour, water, and egg
• Add 35 ml Frisian Flag Full Cream Gold to the pancake batter, stir well
• Grease the pan with butter and pour the pancake batter
• Arrange on a serving plate, add banana slices as topping
• Pour caramel sauce over the pancake

2. Pearl Porridge

Made from pearl sago, this traditional menu can bring a more modern taste by utilizing Frisian Flag Gold Sweetened Condensed Milk. Perfect for a practical breakfast menu.

Ingredients:

• 200 gr pearl sago
• 80 gr granulated sugar
• 700 ml water
• 2 pandan leaves
• 500 ml coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 150 ml Frisian Flag Gold Sweetened Condensed Milk

How to make:

• Boil water until boiling
• Cook pearl sago until the water reduces, stir occasionally
• Add granulated sugar
• Cover the pan, let it stand for 15 minutes
• Cook coconut milk, pandan leaves, and salt
• Add Frisian Flag Gold Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Serve pearl porridge with coconut milk sauce

3. Cinnamon Toast

Enjoying the deliciousness of cinnamon toast is perfect for boosting your mood to face daily activities. Check out the easy recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 125 ml Frisian Flag Gold Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 30 gr butter

Cheese Sauce Ingredients:

• 150 ml water
• 30 ml Frisian Flag Gold Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 50 gr grated cheese or cream cheese
• 1 tbsp cream cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt

How to make:

• Pour the cheese sauce ingredients, stir well
• Add Frisian Flag Gold Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Cook the cheese sauce until thickened
• Mix Frisian Flag Gold Sweetened Condensed Milk and cinnamon
• Spread the milk mixture on both sides of the bread
• Heat the butter, toast the bread over low heat
• Serve with cheese sauce

Can be purchased anywhere at an affordable price, Frisian Flag packaging is also practical and can be chosen according to needs such as cans, pouches, or sachets. Don't forget to pay attention to several aspects when buying sweetened condensed milk, such as checking the condition of the packaging. This method is important to ensure its quality remains preserved and safe to consume, from the risk of damage due to bacterial contamination.

In addition, also check the information on the packaging label that contains various details such as sweetened condensed milk calories, expiration date, product circulation permit from BPOM, to serving suggestions. For example, for sachet sweetened condensed milk, the serving size of 1 sachet is usually stated. Don't forget to choose sweetened condensed milk with the full cream label.

Understand its history and serving method, what is your favorite breakfast recipe with Frisian Flag Gold Sweetened Condensed Milk, KLovers?

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(kpl/eth/wri)