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1% partly skimmed millk

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Is 1% partly skimmed millk healthy?

1% partly skimmed millk scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a processed food with a simple ingredient list, consisting mainly of partly skimmed milk and added vitamins A and D3.

How processed is 1% partly skimmed millk?

1% partly skimmed millk is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 1% partly skimmed millk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Partly skimmed 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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1% partly skimmed millk

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75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Agropur
Category Milk
Summary

This product is a processed food with a simple ingredient list, consisting mainly of partly skimmed milk and added vitamins A and D3. The milk provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein, while the added vitamins enhance its nutritional profile. However, due to its processing level, the score is capped, despite the absence of harmful additives or seed oils.

Key ingredients 3

Partly skimmed milk
Good

Partly skimmed milk is a source of essential nutrients like calcium and protein. It is processed to reduce fat content while retaining most of its nutritional benefits. This makes it a suitable option for those looking to reduce fat intake while maintaining nutrient intake.

Benefits

Provides essential nutrients such as calcium and protein, which are important for bone health and muscle maintenance.

Vitamin D3
Good

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

Benefits

Supports bone health by enhancing calcium absorption and helps maintain adequate vitamin D levels.

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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 fortified foods. While beneficial in preventing vitamin A deficiency, it does not offer additional health benefits beyond its nutritional role.

Risks

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

Benefits

Helps prevent vitamin A deficiency, supporting vision and immune health.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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