Evaporated Milk
Also listed as Canned Evaporated Milk and Unsweetened Evaporated Milk.
Dairy & Eggs
This is what the ingredient is.
Evaporated milk is concentrated unsweetened milk sold in cans. Labels may say evaporated milk.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used in cooking, baking, and coffee drinks.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA has standards for evaporated milk composition and labeling.
Here is what research has found.
Can integrity and dairy plant sanitation drive rare recalls of canned milk products.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains milk. Refrigerate after opening.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/17/2026