Milk

Common questions

Is Milk healthy?

Milk scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This milk product is processed but maintains a clean ingredient list with reduced fat milk and added vitamins A and D3 for fortification.

How processed is Milk?

Milk is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Milk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Vitamin D3 counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Milk

Borden Inc.
85 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by ACON Investments
Category Milk
Summary

This milk product is processed but maintains a clean ingredient list with reduced fat milk and added vitamins A and D3 for fortification. The processing level limits its score, but the absence of harmful additives and the presence of beneficial nutrients contribute positively to its rating.

Key ingredients 3

Vitamin D3
Good

Vitamin D3 is added to milk to enhance its nutritional profile, supporting bone health by aiding calcium absorption. It is a form of vitamin D that is effective in maintaining adequate vitamin D levels in the body. Fortification with vitamin D3 is especially important in regions with limited sunlight exposure.

Benefits

Enhances calcium absorption and supports bone health, particularly beneficial in populations with limited sun exposure.

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Reduced fat milk
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

Risks

Some individuals may be lactose intolerant and experience digestive discomfort.

Benefits

Rich in calcium and protein, supporting bone health and muscle maintenance.

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Vitamin A palmitate
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

Risks

Excessive intake of vitamin A can lead to toxicity, but this is unlikely from fortified foods alone.

Benefits

Supports vision and immune health by providing an essential nutrient that may be lacking in reduced-fat dairy.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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