Crystal Creamery Whole Milk - 0.5gal

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Is Crystal Creamery Whole Milk - 0.5gal healthy?

Crystal Creamery Whole Milk - 0.5gal scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This whole milk product is minimally processed, containing only milk and vitamin D3, which helps maintain its natural nutrient profile.

How processed is Crystal Creamery Whole Milk - 0.5gal?

Crystal Creamery Whole Milk - 0.5gal is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Crystal Creamery Whole Milk - 0.5gal's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, 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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Crystal Creamery Whole Milk - 0.5gal

Crystal
85 Excellent

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Milk
Summary

This whole milk product is minimally processed, containing only milk and vitamin D3, which helps maintain its natural nutrient profile. It provides essential nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and protein, making it a healthy choice. The absence of additives or harmful ingredients further enhances its quality, although it is slightly less optimal than raw milk due to pasteurization.

Key ingredients 2

Milk
Good

Milk is a natural source of essential nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and protein. It is minimally processed, retaining its nutritional profile and health benefits. The milk used is from cows, and according to the FDA, there is no significant difference between milk from rBST-treated and non-rBST-treated cows.

Risks

Some individuals may be lactose intolerant or allergic to milk proteins, which can cause digestive issues.

Benefits

Provides essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, which are important for bone health. Also a good source of high-quality protein.

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Vitamin D3
Good

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

Benefits

Helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, supporting bone health and immune function.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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