Tips for distinguishing between 4 types of Ong Tho condensed milk for proper use.
Ong Tho condensed milk has four main product lines, each with distinct characteristics in terms of protein content and viscosity. Choosing the right label ensures that your dishes and drinks achieve the best possible flavor.
Ong Tho condensed milk is a familiar ingredient in Vietnamese kitchens, but not everyone knows that this brand has four different product lines with varying characteristics and uses. Understanding the differences between the different colored labels will help home cooks optimize the flavor of each dish.
Characteristics and uses of each type of Ong Tho condensed milk
1. Ong Tho Red Label Milk - Authentic Traditional Flavor
This product line features a distinctive traditional flavor. The biggest difference with the red label milk is that it has the highest viscosity among the four types. Thanks to its moderate consistency, this product is the ideal choice for dipping bread or mixing with hot milk for daily consumption.
2. Ong Tho Milk (Yellow Label) - Premium and Nutritious
Ong Tho brand condensed milk with the yellow label usually has the highest price because it is made from cow's milk with the highest protein content among all brands. The milk is thick, creamy, and intensely sweet. This is the perfect ingredient for making yogurt, resulting in a faster-setting and tastier product. Notably, it is also the only product among the four colors with a convenient pull-tab lid design.
3. Ong Tho condensed milk (green label) - Specifically for baking.
This product is officially labeled on the packaging as Sweetened Condensed Creamer. It's made from sugar and fresh milk, but contains a higher sugar content than other types. Due to its intensely sweet taste, the green-labeled version is often preferred for use in baking or in blended fruit smoothies.
4. Ong Tho Green Label Milk - A choice for beverage preparation.
Similar to the red label but slightly thinner than the yellow label, Ong Tho condensed milk with the blue label is commonly used in beverage preparation. This type helps create a balanced sweetness and creaminess for milk coffee, iced coffee with condensed milk, or various milk teas without losing the distinctive flavor of the tea and coffee.
