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Organic reduced fat milk

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Is Organic reduced fat milk healthy?

Organic reduced fat milk scores 88/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This organic reduced fat milk is a high-quality product with minimal processing, containing only organic milk and essential vitamins A and D3.

How processed is Organic reduced fat milk?

Organic reduced fat milk is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Organic reduced fat milk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic grade A reduced fat milk, Vitamin D3 count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Organic reduced fat milk

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88 Excellent

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Demoulas Super Markets, Inc.
Category Milk
Summary

This organic reduced fat milk is a high-quality product with minimal processing, containing only organic milk and essential vitamins A and D3. The organic certification ensures it is free from synthetic pesticides and hormones, enhancing its nutritional profile. The reduction in fat content makes it suitable for those monitoring their fat intake while still providing essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D.

Key ingredients 3

Organic grade A reduced fat milk
Good

Organic grade A reduced fat milk is a high-quality source of protein and essential nutrients. Being organic, it is free from synthetic pesticides and hormones, which enhances its nutritional profile. The reduction in fat content makes it suitable for those monitoring their fat intake while still providing calcium and vitamin D.

Benefits

Provides essential nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D, which are important for bone health. The organic certification ensures it is free from synthetic additives and hormones.

Vitamin D3
Good

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

Risks

Excessive intake of vitamin D3 can lead to hypercalcemia, which may cause kidney damage and other health issues.

Benefits

Supports bone health by enhancing calcium absorption and is crucial for maintaining healthy immune function.

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Vitamin A palmitate
Neutral

Vitamin A palmitate is added to fortify the 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 to replace the vitamin A lost during fat removal. While beneficial in preventing deficiencies, excessive intake can lead to toxicity.

Risks

Excessive consumption of vitamin A palmitate can lead to hypervitaminosis A, causing symptoms like dizziness and nausea.

Benefits

Helps maintain healthy vision and supports immune function by providing an essential nutrient that may be reduced in low-fat dairy products.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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