Yes Centrifugation is the most common technique used to separate cream from milk (especially raw cow milk).
centrifugation
Milk is centrifuged to separate the cream/fat.
cream from milk
The toned milk should contain a minimum of 3.0 per cent fat and 8.5 per cent non-fat solids.Centrifugation is used to make the skimmed (low or non-fat) milk needed to reconstitute the toned milk, made up from whole milk and this skimmed milk with water to obtain the 3.0/8.5 spec's on fat/non-fat solids.
Separating cream uses a device called a separator. The separator uses a mechanism called a worm gear that, when turned either manually or automatically, causes the separator to spin fast enough to separate the milk into cream.
Cream is obtained by allowing the milk to stand undisturbed so that the cream naturally rises to the top. This can occur through gravity or by mechanical means such as centrifugal force. Once the cream has risen, it can be skimmed off the top of the milk to be used separately.
churning
To make coconut cream from coconut milk, you can refrigerate a can of coconut milk overnight. The cream will separate and solidify on top. Scoop out the solidified cream and use it as coconut cream in your recipes.
mix buttermilk and milk and u let it sit for a hour
Making skim milk involves the physical separation of cream from whole milk, rather than using chemical properties. This process typically utilizes centrifugation or gravity to separate the fat content from the liquid. While the fat and water in milk have different physical properties, such as density, the process does not alter the chemical composition of the milk itself. Therefore, it is more accurate to describe this as a physical separation method rather than a chemical one.
Centrifugal force is used in commercial dairy factories. Gravity can be used with raw milk to get cream floating to the top.
The technique used to separate butter from curd is called churning. Curd is churned with water or milk, and as the process continues, the butterfat separates from the liquid (which is known as buttermilk). The resulting butter can then be collected, while the buttermilk is usually discarded or used for other purposes. For more details on curd and buttermilk, check out our full guide: Curd vs Buttermilk – Which Is Better for Digestion and Gut Health | All-Cures