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Black and White milk: A Dutch-born ingredient fueling Hong Kong's culinary culture

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The Black and White brand of evaporated milk, created in the 1940s by FrieslandCampina Hong Kong's Dutch parent company, has been a staple in Hong Kong's culinary scene for 85 years. This imported ingredient is essential for the signature fragrance, thickness, and smoothness of Hong Kong-style milk tea, a beloved local beverage. Beyond milk tea, the brand aims to represent the "true taste of Hong Kong experience" and is also crucial for other local delicacies like red bean ice, egg tarts, and baked buns. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Oscar Liu ·

    Going Dutch: why taste of Hong Kong-style milk tea is Black and White

    A single canned ingredient imported from the Netherlands has quietly fuelled Hong Kong’s daily hustle for the past 85 years, evolving from a simple dairy product into the soul of local diner culture. For decades, the Black and White brand of full-cream evaporated milk has been a …

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