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Khoa

OtherBuffalo MilkIndia

Evaporated milk solids used as the base for Indian sweets like gulab jamun, burfi, and peda. Made by slowly simmering milk until most moisture evaporates. Also called mawa or khoya.

Aging Time

Eat fresh — up to 1 day

Style: Other
Milk: Buffalo
Origin: India
Ripening: Fresh · eat within 1 day

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Texture

Dense, fudge-like, semi-solid

Flavor

Sweet, milky, caramelized

Nutrition (per 100g)

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