Rating of the best manufacturers of condensed milk for 2020

Today it is difficult to imagine cooking without the use of condensed milk. On its basis, creams for cakes are prepared, tea or coffee is easily sweetened with it, it perfectly goes for a delicacy or perfectly goes with cheesecakes or pancakes. Moderate portions are healthy and are a good addition to healthy foods.

Unfortunately, sometimes there are unscrupulous manufacturers who add various concentrates and surrogates, minimizing the benefits of condensed milk. The result can be heaviness and indigestion. This review provides detailed information about the product and manufacturers, what to look for in order not to make mistakes in the choice and prevent harm to the body. Here you can find popular models and new items, read the description and characteristics, clarify which condensed milk is better, how much it costs and how to choose.

A bit of history

Condensed milk is a dairy product with a condensed consistency obtained after partial evaporation of moisture from the milk of a cow and intended for consumption.

The process of thickening dairy products began to be actively involved in the early 19th century in France. However, the first patent for a technology for the production of condensed milk in 1856 was received by the American inventor Gail Borden, who studied ways to preserve food for a long time. Industrial production began two years later, when the first condensed milk production facility was launched.Then the network of enterprises expanded and gradually the new product won worldwide recognition.

The first Russian plant for the production of condensed milk started working in 1881 in Orenburg. Production was extensively developed in the Soviet Union.

Primary requirements

In Russia, products are manufactured in accordance with GOST 34254-2017 “Dairy canned food. Sterilized condensed milk. Specifications (with Amendment) ".

By organoleptic indicators

• homogeneous, moderately viscous liquid, a slight sediment may occur inside;
• uniform white or light cream shade;
• a peculiar sweetish-salty taste.

By physical and chemical indicators

The standard rates are shown in the table.

The inclusion of fats other than milk fat is not permitted. Preservatives are prohibited!

Basic qualities

Beneficial features

• good absorption by the body;
• fortification with nutrients and vitamins for:
  • improving brain function;
  • strengthening bones and teeth;
  • beneficial effect on metabolism;
  • restoration of blood;
  • increased immunity;
  • normalization of hormonal levels;
• raising the tone;
• providing a surge of energy.

Negative qualities

• high calorie content;
• the possibility of developing obesity;
• promotes the occurrence of caries;
• individual individual lactose intolerance.

Abuse can harm the body. No need to eat condensed milk with cans and large spoons!

Raw material requirements

The raw materials used must not contradict the current technical regulations, as well as other regulatory documents.

Milk and dairy products are used as raw materials:

• raw cow

• pasteurized cow

• fat-free

• condensed

• dry

• cream

• stabilizers (citrates, phosphates, pyrophosphates, triphosphates, polyphosphates);
• acidity regulators (carbonates);
• drinking water.

Classification

By fat content

1. Whole is a classic product used in cooking. In common parlance, it is called "condensed milk". Contains more than 7.5% fat, 25.0% dry matter with a protein content of more than 34.0%.
2. Partially fat-free - contains from 1.5% to 7.5% fat and 20.0% dry matter with a protein content of more than 34.0%.
3. Low-fat - contains less than 1.5% fat and 20.0% dry matter with a protein content of more than 34.0%.

By consistency

1. Normal - a product of uniform consistency.
2. Boiled is a popular type of product with a thick consistency with a caramel flavor and a brownish color obtained by additional heat treatment.

By composition

1. With sugar - a familiar product that meets the standard.
2. Sugar-free - otherwise called concentrated milk.
3. With additives - additional natural components of cocoa, coffee or chicory are included in the traditional product.

Production technology

Typical industrial manufacturing steps:

1. Reception and purification of raw materials - checking, purification and cooling.
2. Normalization - bringing the rate of fat and dry matter to the requirements of GOST. The fat content can be lowered with skim milk or increased with cream.
3. Pasteurization - heating to a temperature of 90-95⁰C to stabilize the physicochemical properties, destroy microorganisms, and ensure thickening.
4. Cooling - lowering the temperature to 75⁰С.
5. Storage until thickening.
6. Sugarization - the introduction of additional hard sugar or 70% syrup.
7. Thickening - the mixture is stirred in an evaporator, boils and the water evaporates.
8. Cooling - hot product cools down to 20 ° C in 20 minutes of constant stirring to maintain homogeneity.
9. Seed - Lactose is added to prevent crystallization.
10. Packing - filling the finished product into packages.
11. Storage - in plastic containers or cans at a storage temperature of 0-10⁰С.

Home cooking

You can find many simple recipes for making condensed milk yourself, which is sometimes even tastier than industrial ones. However, it is imperative to use natural cow's milk from the village.

Main ingredients:

• one liter of milk;
• one glass of granulated sugar.

Simple preparation:

1. Pour raw materials into an enamel bowl and heat up.
2. Pour in sugar, stirring well.
3. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until two-thirds of the original volume has boiled away.
4. After thickening and acquiring a creamy mass, remove the product from the heat.

The condensed product is ready - eat to your health!

Criterias of choice

When buying condensed milk, you need to pay attention to:

• type and condition of packaging - in a doy-pack, plastic container or tin can, so that there is no damage or deformation

• marking, embossed on the lid of the can, in the form:

Top row:

• M - dairy products;
• two or three numbers - the manufacturer's number;
• two numbers - the number of the type of product:
  • whole condensed with sugar - 76;
  • condensed with sugar and cocoa - 78;
  • condensed with sugar and coffee - 79;
  • condensed cream with sugar - 87;
  • partially fat-free - 50;
• o one number - shift number;

Bottom row:

• o date, month and year of packaging;
• compliance with GOST 34254-2017, effective from September 1, 2018;

No "GOST RESERVE" or "GOST 9001-2009" exists!

• shelf life:
  • in iron cans at t = 0 - 10⁰С - 12-15 months, t = 11 - 20⁰С - 6-10 months;
  • in plastic packaging at t = 0 - 10⁰С - 12 months, t = 11 - 22⁰С - 8 months, t> 23⁰С - no more than six months;
  • in Doy-packs - up to one year.

• fat content and composition according to the standard.

In summer, the milk quality is better because the cows are fed with fresh feed.

Choose condensed milk with a production date that coincides with the summer months.

Where can I buy

Condensed milk is sold in almost all grocery stores and supermarkets. On the shelves, various types of products from numerous manufacturers are presented - inexpensive and budgetary at a price. A variety of offers can lead the buyer to a state that does not allow him to choose a natural and high-quality product, which one is better to buy.

Now, any product can also be ordered online in the online store of the manufacturer or official distributor. The Internet aggregator Yandex.Market is of great help, providing advice and direct links to offers that are published by both suppliers and stores.

TOP of the best producers of condensed milk

The review includes the best manufacturers, the rating of which is based on the popularity of products in the opinion of buyers in the Yandex.Market aggregator, the results of examinations according to the version of Roskachestvo, Roskontrol and Test purchase. Much attention is paid to reviews of real buyers. The popularity of the models is also determined by the functionality of the packaging - opening keys and plastic covers.

The best brands of classic condensed milk

"Scoop"

Manufacturer - UPE "Glubokoye Milk Canning Plant" (Glubokoye, Vitebsk region, Republic of Belarus).

The rating of quality dairy products opens a dairy product of Belarusian production for direct consumption. It is used in the manufacture of hot chocolate, confectionery, as well as an additive in coffee, tea, cocoa.

Throughout the mass, it is white with a cream shade and has a uniform consistency. Pronounced taste of pasteurized milk.

• high quality with excellent taste;
• microbiological and physicochemical indicators meet safety requirements;
• natural composition without vegetable fats;
• high proportion of protein;
• Convenient jar with key opening and closing lid.

• blue font on a blue background is difficult to read;
• the shelf life exceeds the norm for iron cans;
• the old GOST 2012 is indicated.

"Milk Country"

Manufacturer - LLC Promkonservy (Smolensk, Russia).

A universal nutritious dairy product of domestic production, obtained from whole milk of a cow, for the preparation of various dishes from desserts to milk porridge.

The best and most useful properties are preserved in full, despite the heat treatment carried out.A thick, viscous mass with a delicate creamy shade.

• microbiological and physicochemical indicators tested by Roskontrol comply with safety requirements;
• natural composition without vegetable fats;
• the sweetness is not cloying;
• readable font throughout the bank;
• convenient opening of a can with a built-in key;
• stylish design and decoration.

• tests according to Roskontrol's version did not reveal any flaws;
• the label shows the old 2012 standard.

Volokonovskoe

Manufacturer - JSC "Belmolprodukt" (Belgorod, Russia).

A dairy product in a transparent plastic jar with a foil membrane and a plastic lid. Stylish packaging, developed by Italian industrial designers, is 2.5 times lighter than ordinary cans. Produced on the most modern Japanese equipment.

Not thick, yellow-white. The taste is not very fatty without an unpleasant aftertaste. Good for making baking cream and pairing with pancakes.

• microbiological and physicochemical indicators meet safety requirements;
• the unreliability of the marking as a result of tests according to the version of Roskontrol was not revealed;
• no vegetable fat;
• interesting plastic packaging.

• high price;
• the old GOST 2012 is indicated on the label.

Video opinions of those who tried the product:

"Rogachev"

Manufacturer - JSC "Rogachevsky MKK" (Rogachev, Gomel region, Republic of Belarus).

Natural dairy product of Belarusian production, made according to a traditional recipe from cow's milk. It has a thick, homogeneous consistency with a pronounced sweet taste. The color can vary from cream to light beige.

It goes well with pancakes and pancakes and as an addition to tea or coffee, as well as for use in the preparation of icing and creams.

• great taste;
• according to Roskontrol, microbiological and physicochemical indicators comply with safety requirements;
• natural composition without vegetable fat and starch;
• excellent value for money.

• the label shows the old 2012 standard;
• the shelf life exceeds the norm for iron cans;
• no built-in key to open;
• popular brand for counterfeiting.

"Alekseevskoe"

Manufacturer - CJSC "Alekseevsky Milk Canning Plant" (Alekseevka, Belgorod region, Russia).

A dairy product with a uniform consistency of mass with a light white-cream color. The thick composition has a pleasant aroma and taste of natural condensed milk. It mixes well with the dough, in perfect harmony with all the ingredients. It is widely used as a dessert, sweet sauce or in homemade cakes.

• classic taste of condensed milk;
• the list of microbiological and physical and chemical indicators according to Roskontrol complies with safety requirements;
• natural composition without vegetable fat, antibiotics and dyes;
• convenient packaging with a plastic lid and a key to open;
• famous manufacturer brand.

• the old GOST 2012 is indicated on the label;
• the shelf life exceeds the standard for iron cans.

comparison table

Parameters	"Scoop"	"Dairy Country"	"Volokonovskoe"	"Rogachev"	"Alekseevskoe"
Fat,%	8.5	8.5	8.5	8.5	8.5
Standard	GOST 31688-2012	GOST 31688-2012	GOST 31688-2012	GOST 31688-2012	GOST 31688-2012
Weight, g	380	380	380	380	380
Energy value, kcal	330	329	298	330	330
Proteins, g	7.2	7.2	6.97	8	7
Fats	8.5	8.5	8.5	8.5	8.5
Carbohydrates	56	56	56	56	56
Shelf life	18 months	12 months	12 months	18 months	18 months
price, rub.	94	86-139	115-144	72-110	82-150

The best producers of condensed condensed milk

"Deep"

Manufacturer - UPE "Glubokoye MKK" (Glubokoe, Vitebsk region. Republic of Belarus).

Concentrated sterilized whole milk of Belarusian production without sugar with a high proportion of fat. The color is of a pleasant cream shade, reminiscent of a melted product.Intense creamy taste. The consistency is not very liquid, not thick. Enough high-calorie product. Well suited as an addition to coffee or cocoa.

This is not the usual condensed milk, but a completely different product!

• natural composition;
• informative marking;
• good taste for the amateur.

• missing key to open:
• indicated on the GOST 1923-78 marking on the territory of Russia is not valid since 01.01.2013.

"Rogachev"

Manufacturer - JSC "Rogachevsky MKK" (Rogachev, Republic of Belarus).

Sugar-free sterilized Belarusian dairy product. Has a pleasant creamy shade, slightly salted taste. Consists of milk standardized with sodium phosphate as a stabilizer. Suitable for direct use. It can be used in the manufacture of hot chocolate, confectionery, as well as adding to taste in coffee, cocoa or tea.

This is not the usual condensed milk, but a completely different product!

• natural composition;
• high quality;
• great taste;
• complete replacement of cream when added to coffee or cocoa.

• the label indicates an invalid 2011 standard;
• no key to open.

"Milk Country"

The manufacturer is the company Promkonservy LLC (Smolensk, Russia).

Condensed dairy product of domestic production that does not contain sugar. Manufactured in accordance with current standards. Nice sweet and salty. Visually resembles a cream-colored melted product, but a little thicker. It is used as an additive in tea or coffee, as well as for making milk porridge. It can act as a cream substitute.

This is not the usual condensed milk, but a completely different product!

• natural composition;
• specific taste of condensed milk, but not sweet;
• not too greasy.

• there is no key to open;
• iron can holds up to 300 grams.

comparison table

Parameters	Dairy country	Rogachev	Deep
Fat,%	7.8	8.6	8.6
Standard	GOST 34254-2017	GOST R 54666-2011	GOST 1923-78
Weight, g	300	320	300
Energy value, kcal	133	141	150
Proteins, g	6	6.4	7.9
Fats	7.8	8.6	8.6
Carbohydrates	9.7	9.5	9.6
Shelf life	12 months	12 months	12 months
price, rub.	57-107	65	59-85

The best producers of partially skim condensed milk

"Condensed milk Slavyanka"

Manufacturer - JSC "Belmolprodukt" (Belgorod, Russia).

Domestic milk product. The list of contained components is very large, it consists of non-fat reconstituted milk, sugar, reconstituted whey, whey protein concentrate, butter, milk fat substitute, thickeners, incl. xanthan gum, lactose, stabilizer E339, carrageenan, locust bean gum. Suitable as an additive to coffee or cocoa, as well as for the preparation of culinary products.

• thick consistency;
• compliance with the standard;
• the aroma is pleasant;
• the taste is sweet.

• there is no opening key;
• the composition contains vegetable fats.

"Condensed milk Belgorod milk with sugar 7%"

Manufacturer - JSC "Belmolprodukt" (Belgorod, Russia).

A branded product of Russian production, manufactured in accordance with GOST for condensed milk-containing canned food. It contains reconstituted skim milk, reconstituted whey, sugar, butter, milk fat substitute (refined mixture of sunflower, palm oils), and stabilizers.

Packaged in a plastic bottle, easy to open and store. Has a milky creamy shade. A convenient bottle allows you to take condensed milk on trips instead of a perishable natural product.

• thick consistency with good taste;
• large volume;
• convenient plastic bottle.

• contains vegetable fats.

"Rogachev partially fat-free"

Manufacturer - OJSC "Rogachevsky MKK" (Rogachev, Republic of Belarus).

Dairy product of a Belarusian manufacturer with excellent taste. A distinctive feature is the number "50" in the marking on the lid of the can. Consists of standardized milk and sugar, with a reduced fat content of 2.5%. Ready for direct consumption. It is used in the manufacture of hot chocolate, confectionery, as an additive in coffee, cocoa or tea.

• pronounced milky taste;
• lower fat content without compromising quality;
• good consistency;
• natural composition without vegetable fat;
• recognized trademark of the manufacturer.

• • manufactured according to TU for the Republic of Belarus;
  • there is no key to open;
  • high price;
  • difficult to find on sale;
  • often counterfeited.

Video tutorial on how to distinguish fake condensed milk:

comparison table

Parameters	"Condensed milk Belgorod milk"	"Condensed milk Slavyanka"	"Rogachev partially fat-free"
Fat,%	7	7	2.5
Standard	GOST 31703-2012	GOST 31703-2012	TU RB 100098867.122
Weight, g	1000	370	380
Energy value, kcal	270	270	290
Proteins, g	3.5	3.5	9.1
Fats	7	7	2.5
Carbohydrates	58	58	56.8
Shelf life	12 months	12 months	12 months
price, rub.	128	65-80	129

The best manufacturers of condensed milk with additives

"Rogachev with cocoa"

Manufacturer - OJSC "Rogachevsky MKK" (Rogachev, Republic of Belarus).

A dairy product with added cocoa, suitable for direct consumption. It is used in the manufacture of hot chocolate, confectionery, and also as an additive to boiled water.

Consists of standardized milk, sugar, cocoa powder, sodium bicarbonate as an acidity regulator. There is a taste of cocoa without starch impurities. Strong aftertaste. Manufactured in accordance with the technical specifications of the Republic of Belarus.

• natural composition;
• detailed marking;
• pleasant aftertaste of cocoa;
• thick consistency.

• no key to open.

"Alekseevskoe with cocoa"

Manufacturer - CJSC "Alekseevsky MKK" (Alekseevka, Belgorod region, Russia).

Natural dairy product of domestic production of the highest quality, made according to traditional technology. It contains whole and skim milk, food sugar, cocoa powder. The taste is sweet, characteristic of condensed milk with cocoa. Homogeneous viscous mass of brown or light brown color. Smell of thick hot chocolate.

• natural composition without extraneous additives;
• great aroma;
• wonderful taste of hot chocolate;
• good workmanship.

• no key to open;
• ends quickly.

"Volokonovskoe with coffee"

Manufacturer - JSC "Belmolprodukt" (Belgorod, Russia).

Russian-made dairy product in convenient plastic packaging. Foil is sealed on the neck, covered with a lid. Consists of standardized milk, sugar, natural instant coffee, and stabilizer E339. Intense dark brown color. The consistency is watery.

• natural composition without vegetable fats;
• pleasant aroma;
• sweet coffee taste;
• convenient packaging for transportation and storage;
• the marking is informative, well readable.

• slightly bitter;
• liquid consistency.

comparison table

Parameters	"Rogachev with sugar and cocoa"	"Alekseevskoe with cocoa"	"Volokonovskoe with sugar and coffee"
Fat,%	7.5	5	7.5
Standard	TU RB 100098867.122-2001	TU 9227-010-00417266-2011	GOST 33923-2016
Weight, g	380	380	380
Energy value, kcal	320	280	280
Proteins, g	7.4	6.5	5
Fats	7.5	5	7.5
Carbohydrates	54.6	53	56
Sucrose	43.5	44	46
Shelf life	10 months	12 months	12 months
price, rub.	113	119-135	145

The best manufacturers of boiled condensed milk

"Boiled condensed milk" "Milk country"

Manufacturer - LLC Promkonservy (Smolensk, Russia).

A sweet milk-containing product of a homogeneous mass with a caramel flavor of Russian production.The plastic, even color can vary from brown to light brown. Designed for direct use. Well suited as a filler in wafer rolls or confectionery nuts.

Consists of whole cow and skim milk, sugar, milk fat substitute, incl. palm and sunflower oils, as well as drinking water.

• pleasant delicate taste and aftertaste;
• beautiful design of the jar;
• informative marking.

• non-natural composition with vegetable oils;
• no key to open.

"Egorka" Rogachevskoe boiled

Manufacturer - JSC "Rogachevsky MKK" (Rogachev, Republic of Belarus).

High-quality dairy product made in Belarus. Consists of normalized milk, sugar, lactase - an enzyme preparation of microbial origin as a technological aid. Thick, deep caramel-colored consistency.

• not cloying and moderately sweet;
• good creamy caramel taste;
• natural composition without impurities and vegetable oils.

• no key to open.

"Varenka" Alekseevskoe with sugar

Manufacturer - CJSC "Alekseevsky MKK" (Alekseevka, Belgorod region, Russia).

Domestic condensed milk product. Manufactured using traditional technology in compliance with the standard. It contains whole milk, sugar, cream. Has a characteristic taste of boiled condensed milk. A thick homogeneous mass of light brown color. Slight inclusions of milk sugar crystals are allowed.

• natural composition without vegetable oils;
• made according to GOST;
• moderately sweet, not cloying;
• convenient packaging with a key for opening and a plastic lid.

• high price;
• difficult to find on sale.

comparison table

Parameters	"Milk Country" Boiled	"Egorka" Rogachev	"Varenka" Alekseevskoe
Fat,%	8.5	8.5	8.5
Standard	TU	TU RB 100098867.153	GOST 33921-2016
Weight, g	380	360	370
Energy value, kcal	312	330	320
Proteins, g	5	7.7	6.5
Fats	8.5	8.5	8.5
Carbohydrates	53.9	54.5	55
Sucrose	43.5	43.5	43.5
Shelf life	12 months	8 months	12 months
price, rub.	61-114	76-100	145

Conclusion

This classic condensed product is made from cow's milk and a minimum of additives. The presented manufacturers are engaged in the production of these products in ecologically clean places where animal husbandry is developed and there is always high-quality and tasty raw materials. In addition, many of them were given the best recommendations based on the results of examinations according to the version of the Test Purchase or Roskontrol, which confirms the high quality of the products.

However, each person has individual preferences. Therefore, in order to find the golden mean, it is necessary to study and evaluate what products are available from different manufacturers in order to choose the most suitable option. The presented rating is not an advertising publication and cannot serve as a guide to action.

Happy shopping and good luck!