Question

Mixture of milk and cream containing not less than 10.5 percent milk fat, but less than 18 percent milk fat, is the definition of?

(a) Light whipping cream

(b) Light cream

(c) Half-and-half

(d) Heavy cream

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Answer 1

Right option is (c) Half-and-half

To elaborate: Half-and-half, also known as half cream in the United Kingdom, is a simple blend of equal parts whole milk and light cream. It averages 10 to 12% fat, which is more than milk but less than light cream. Due to its lower fat content than cream, it can’t be whipped.