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Half-and-Half

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Preparation, uses, and tips

Half-and-half is a standard coffee cream; it is also used in cooking in dishes like quiche, and in the preparation of desserts.

Buying and storing tips

Like any fresh-milk product, half-and-half should be stored in the refrigerator and used in about two to three days after it is purchased.

Varieties

The proportion of milk to cream in half-and-half is defined by federal guidelines.

Nutrition Highlights

Half-and-half (cream, fluid), 1 Tbsp (15mL)
Calories: 19.5
Protein: 0.44g
Carbohydrate: 0.64g
Total Fat: 1.7g
Fiber: 0.0g

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