Milk

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Is Milk healthy?

Milk scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This reduced fat milk is fortified with vitamins A and D3, enhancing its nutritional profile by supporting vision, immune function, and bone health.

How processed is Milk?

Milk is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Milk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Vitamin D3 counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Milk

75 Good

Analysis updated October 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Milk
Summary

This reduced fat milk is fortified with vitamins A and D3, enhancing its nutritional profile by supporting vision, immune function, and bone health. The product is minimally processed, retaining essential nutrients like calcium and protein while reducing fat content. The clean ingredient list and absence of harmful additives contribute positively to its health rating.

Key ingredients 3

Vitamin D3
Good

Vitamin D3 is added to milk to enhance its nutritional profile, supporting bone health by aiding calcium absorption. It is a form of vitamin D that is effective in maintaining adequate vitamin D levels in the body. Fortification with vitamin D3 is particularly beneficial in regions with limited sunlight exposure.

Benefits

Enhances calcium absorption, supporting bone health and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

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Reduced Fat Milk
Neutral

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

Benefits

Provides a good source of calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle maintenance.

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Vitamin A Palmitate
Neutral

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

Risks

Excessive intake of vitamin A can lead to toxicity, but this is unlikely from fortified foods alone.

Benefits

Supports vision and immune health 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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