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Reduced fat milk

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Is Reduced fat milk healthy?

Reduced fat milk scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This reduced fat milk is minimally processed and made from organic ingredients, ensuring it is free from synthetic pesticides and hormones.

How processed is Reduced fat milk?

Reduced fat milk is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Reduced fat milk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Grade A Organic Whole Milk, Grade A Organic Fat Free Milk, Organic Nonfat Milk Solids count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Reduced fat milk

Trader Joe's
80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Milk
Summary

This reduced fat milk is minimally processed and made from organic ingredients, ensuring it is free from synthetic pesticides and hormones. The addition of vitamins A and D3 enhances its nutritional profile, supporting bone health and calcium absorption. Its clean label and organic certification contribute to a high score, reflecting its quality and minimal processing.

Key ingredients 5

Grade A Organic Whole Milk
Good

Provides quality animal protein, healthy fats, and essential micronutrients like calcium from organic dairy cows.

Grade A Organic Fat Free Milk
Good

Contributes additional lean dairy protein and calcium without added fats.

Organic Nonfat Milk Solids
Good

Concentrated milk solids used to boost protein and body in the milk, maintaining clean organic standards.

Vitamin D3
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Vitamin A Palmitate
Neutral

A standard, safe vitamin added to fortify dairy products and replace nutrients lost when fat is removed.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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