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Evaporated Milk

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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 an ultra-processed product, which limits its score due to the level of processing involved.

How processed is Evaporated Milk?

Evaporated Milk is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Evaporated Milk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Milk, Vitamin D3 count in its favor; Carrageenan, En:e407 are flagged as ingredients 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 June 2026 · How Scout scores

$1.78 · 12 fl oz · $0.15 / fluid ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by H-E-B
Category Milk
Summary

Evaporated milk is an ultra-processed product, which limits its score due to the level of processing involved. While it retains the nutritional benefits of milk, such as calcium and protein, the presence of carrageenan as an additive raises concerns about potential digestive health impacts. The processing and additive use prevent it from achieving a higher rating despite its beneficial ingredients.

Key ingredients 4

Milk
Good

Whole dairy ingredient.

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Vitamin D3
Good

Vitamin D3 helps support calcium absorption and bone health, making it a beneficial additive.

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Carrageenan
Bad

Carrageenan is a thickening agent that has been linked to digestive discomfort and inflammation in some consumers.

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En:e407
Bad

E407 is an artificial additive used as a stabilizer, which some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential health concerns.

Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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