292295 Mon Mar 24 10:49:34 -0800 2003 2 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1594862 what exactly is the difference? Mon Mar 24 10:49:34 -0800 2003 0 Julie 1 1594864 Condensed milk has lots and lots of sugar in it. evaporated milk is like milk concentrate. Mon Mar 24 11:23:45 -0800 2003 1594862 0 Shelby Davis 1 1594865 In a word - Sugar. Evaporated milk is: "Fresh, homogenized whole or skim milk, with 60 percent of the water removed and vitamin D added. Available canned, evaporated milk can be substituted for fresh milk in recipes by mixing with an equal amount of water." Sweetened Condensed Milk: "Whole milk mixed with 40 percent to 45 percent sugar. The mixture is heated until 60 percent of the water evaporates leaving a thick, sweet syrup. Also known as condensed milk." Quoted from Betty Crocker Mastercook Suite Mon Mar 24 11:33:19 -0800 2003 1594862 0 applehome