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Evaporated Milk

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Common questions

Is Evaporated Milk healthy?

Evaporated Milk scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Evaporated milk is a processed product that includes beneficial ingredients like milk and added vitamins, which enhance its nutritional profile.

How processed is Evaporated Milk?

Evaporated Milk is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Evaporated Milk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Milk, Vitamin D3, Organic Milk count in its favor; Carrageenan 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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Evaporated Milk

H-E-B
60 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by H-E-B
Category Milk
Summary

Evaporated milk is a processed product that includes beneficial ingredients like milk and added vitamins, which enhance its nutritional profile. However, the presence of additives such as carrageenan and disodium phosphate indicates a higher level of processing and potential health concerns, such as digestive issues and high phosphate intake. These factors, combined with the processing level, limit its overall health score.

Key ingredients 8

Milk
Good

Milk is a natural source of essential nutrients like calcium and protein, making it a beneficial ingredient in dairy products.

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Vitamin D3
Good

Vitamin D3 helps support bone health and immune function, adding nutritional value to the product.

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Organic Milk
Good

Organic Milk is produced without synthetic pesticides or hormones, offering a natural dairy option.

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Dipotassium Phosphate
Neutral

Dipotassium Phosphate is used as an additive to regulate acidity and improve texture, generally considered safe in small amounts.

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Nonfat Milk
Neutral

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

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Vitamin A Palmitate
Neutral

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

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Disodium Phosphate
Neutral

Disodium Phosphate is used as an additive to maintain product stability and quality, generally considered safe.

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Carrageenan
Bad

Carrageenan is a thickening agent that has been associated with digestive discomfort in some consumers.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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