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2% Reduced Fat Milk

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Common questions

Is 2% Reduced Fat Milk healthy?

2% Reduced Fat 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 product consists of reduced fat milk with added vitamins A and D3, which are beneficial for maintaining bone health and overall nutrition.

How processed is 2% Reduced Fat Milk?

2% Reduced Fat Milk is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 2% Reduced Fat 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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2% Reduced Fat Milk

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85 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Wakefern Food Corp.
Category Milk
Summary

This product consists of reduced fat milk with added vitamins A and D3, which are beneficial for maintaining bone health and overall nutrition. It is minimally processed, retaining the essential nutrients of milk while reducing fat content, making it a healthy choice for those looking to lower fat intake without sacrificing nutritional value.

Key ingredients 3

Vitamin D3
Good

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

Benefits

Supports calcium absorption and bone health, helping to prevent deficiencies in vitamin D.

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Reduced fat milk
Neutral

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

Benefits

Provides essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, which are important for bone health. Contains high-quality protein that supports muscle maintenance and growth.

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Vitamin A palmitate
Neutral

Vitamin A palmitate is added to fortify milk with vitamin A, which is essential for vision and immune function. It is a synthetic form of vitamin A commonly used in reduced-fat dairy products. While it enhances nutritional value, it does not occur naturally in milk.

Risks

Excessive intake of vitamin A palmitate can lead to toxicity, but this is unlikely through normal consumption of fortified foods.

Benefits

Enhances the vitamin A content of milk, supporting vision and immune health.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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