noun
processed milk; manufactured milk
Refers to milk that has been processed or manufactured, often used in food industry contexts. In Japan, it specifically denotes milk products that have been processed beyond simple pasteurization, such as those with added ingredients or altered composition.
加工乳は、生乳に乳製品を加えて作られる。
Processed milk is made by adding dairy products to raw milk.
この加工乳はカルシウムが強化されている。
This processed milk is fortified with calcium.
乳製品 is a broader term for dairy products, while 加工乳 specifically refers to processed milk as a beverage or ingredient.
Compound of 加工 (processing) and 乳 (milk).