Portuguese - Leite e Creme

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

leite

a type of dairy product where the fat particles are evenly dispersed throughout the milk to create a consistent texture

leite homogeneizado, leite homogêneo

a type of milk that has been heated to a specific temperature to kill harmful bacteria while preserving its nutritional properties

leite pasteurizado, leite tratado

a type of milk that has been heated just below its boiling point

leite escaldado, leite aquecido

a type of milk that is thickened and sweetened, sold in cans

leite condensado, leite concentrado

a type of milk that has had about 60% of its water content removed through a heating process

leite evaporado, leite concentrado

a sweet mixture of sugar and milk heated until golden brown, used in desserts and confections

leite caramelizado, leite com caramelo

milk that is heated to the point of dryness, made in the form of powder

leite em pó, leite desidratado

a specially prepared nutritional substance, typically in liquid or powder form, designed to provide essential nutrients for infants

fórmula, leite em pó para bebês

the liquid portion of milk that remains after the curds have been separated, commonly used for its nutritional properties

soro, soro de leite

the liquid left after butter has been produced, which can be drunk or used in cooking

buttermilk, leite de manteiga

the thin layer that forms on heated milk, used in dishes like custards and puddings

pele de leite, película de leite

the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top when you let milk sit

nata

a thick cream that is made by gradually heating whole milk until lumps of cream rise to the top, originally made in the UK

creme grosso, creme coagulado

cream that has been beaten by a mixer or whisk until it becomes light and fluffy

creme de leite batido, chantilly

a rich and thick dairy product with a high fat content, perfect for adding luxurious texture to desserts and sauces

creme duplo, nata espessa

a thinner, pourable cream with a lower fat content compared to double cream

creme simples, creme líquido

a creamy dairy product made from boiled or raw milk, used as a spread, topping, or ingredient in Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines

kaymak, creme

a light cream that is produced from regular cream and lactic acid bacteria

creme azedo, creme azedo de leite

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

manteiga

a thickened and curdled milk resulting from natural fermentation

leite coalhado, leite azedo

a fermented dairy drink with probiotic properties, made from milk and kefir grains, used for drinking or cooking

kefir

a thick liquid food that is made from milk and is eaten cold

iogurte, iogurte

a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

queijo

a yogurt-based Turkish beverage, often flavored with herbs or spices, consumed as a drink or condiment

ayran

a thick creamy sauce made with milk, eggs, sugar, flour or corn flour that is served hot on top of puddings, fruits, etc.

creme

a tangy, creamy French cultured cream used in cooking, baking, or as a condiment

creme de leite fresco, creme azedo

a type of milk that has not undergone any pasteurization or homogenization processes

leite cru

a type of milk with a reduced fat content, typically containing around 1-2% fat

leite semidesnatado, leite reduzido em gordura

a type of milk that contains the natural proportion of milk fat, usually around 3.5% fat content

leite integral, leite gordo

milk that has a low percentage of fat

leite desnatado, leite com baixo teor de gordura

a dairy product that is made by combining equal parts of milk and cream

metade e metade, creme de leite

a white and creamy liquid made from coconut flesh, used as a substitute for dairy milk

leite de coco, creme de coco

a classic French sauce made by browning butter and adding lemon juice and parsley

manteiga meunière, manteiga à meunière

milk from which almost all the fat content has been removed

leite desnatado, leite magro

a plant-based milk alternative made from soybeans

leite de soja, soja leite