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full-fat milk

[/fʊl fæt mɪlk/]
noun
leite integral
1. Milk that contains the natural fat content (typically 3.5-4% fat) without any fat removed
Full-fat milk is often preferred for making creamy desserts and rich sauces.
O leite integral é frequentemente preferido para fazer sobremesas cremosas e molhos ricos.
2. Whole milk that has not been skimmed or had fat reduced
Children are often encouraged to drink full-fat milk for proper development.
As crianças são frequentemente encorajadas a beber leite integral para o desenvolvimento adequado.
Synonyms
whole milkleite gordoleite com gordura
Antonyms
skim milklow-fat milkleite desnatadoleite semidesnatado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
leite integral
Most common term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
leite integral
Standard usage
São Paulo
leite integral
Standard usage
Portugal
leite gordo
Preferred term in Portugal; also 'leite com gordura'

Related Idioms & Phrases

rich as full-fat milk
creamy as full-fat milk
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