unhomogenized

Meaning

1. 1adjectivenot comparable

   Not treated by homogenization, so the fat particles in milk or cream are still large and can separate.

   Grammar: Used before a noun: unhomogenized milk. It is not usually used after a verb, and it has no comparative form.

   Patterns

   • unhomogenized milk
   • unhomogenized cream

   This farm sells unhomogenized milk, so you have to shake the bottle before pouring.

   The recipe calls for unhomogenized cream because it whips more easily.

   Some people prefer unhomogenized dairy products for their richer texture.

Common combinations

unhomogenized milk

Unhomogenized milk often has a layer of cream on top.

unhomogenized cream

She bought unhomogenized cream to make butter at home.

shake the unhomogenized milk

You should shake the unhomogenized milk well before drinking it.

unhomogenized dairy

The store stocks a range of unhomogenized dairy products.

Synonyms and how they differ

non-homogenized

A common variant spelling with a hyphen; it means the same thing and is often used on labels.

cream-top

Informal and descriptive; it emphasizes that the cream rises to the top, rather than the process itself.

Opposites

Word family

homogenize verb

To treat milk so that the fat particles are broken up and mixed evenly.

homogenization noun

The process of making particles in a liquid evenly mixed.

Commonly confused: unhomogenized or pasteurized?

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