Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

soured-milk

noun
/ˈsaʊərd mɪlk/
Definition
Milk that has undergone fermentation or spoilage, resulting in a tangy flavor and a thicker consistency.
Examples
  • In some recipes, soured milk is used as a substitute for buttermilk.
  • During the summer, the heat caused the milk to sour quickly.
  • She made pancakes with soured milk and they turned out delicious.
Meaning
Soured milk can refer to milk that has intentionally been soured for culinary purposes or milk that has gone bad due to spoilage.
Synonyms
  • Buttermilk
  • Fermented milk
  • Curdled milk