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Sweetened Condensed Milk

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Is Sweetened Condensed Milk healthy?

Sweetened Condensed Milk scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Sweetened condensed milk is a processed product primarily composed of milk and a high amount of refined sugar.

How processed is Sweetened Condensed Milk?

Sweetened Condensed Milk is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sweetened Condensed Milk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Milk counts in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Sweetened Condensed Milk

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60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Wakefern Food Corp.
Category Milk
Summary

Sweetened condensed milk is a processed product primarily composed of milk and a high amount of refined sugar. The high sugar content contributes to increased caloric intake and potential metabolic issues, which are significant concerns for health. While it contains milk, which provides some protein and calcium, the overall nutritional quality is diminished by the excessive sugar and processing level.

Key ingredients 2

Milk
Good

Whole dairy ingredient.

Risks

Potential risks include lactose intolerance and dairy allergies, which can cause digestive discomfort.

Benefits

Provides essential nutrients such as calcium and protein, supporting bone health and muscle maintenance.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined sugar is associated with increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dental cavities. It is highly processed and offers no nutritional benefits beyond calories. Excessive consumption can lead to metabolic issues and increased inflammation.

Risks

High intake of refined sugar can contribute to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dental cavities.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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