Half-and-Half
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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