At a glance
Summary
This product is a minimally processed low-fat milk, which retains most of its natural nutritional profile, including essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin B12. It contains added vitamins A and D3, which are beneficial for maintaining bone health and immune function. The absence of harmful additives and its low level of processing contribute to its high rating.
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Grade A lowfat milkGood
Grade A lowfat milk is a high-quality source of protein and essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin B12. It is minimally processed, retaining most of its natural nutritional profile. Compared to whole milk, it offers a lower fat content while still providing important vitamins and minerals.
Benefits
Provides essential nutrients such as calcium and vitamin B12, which are important for bone health and energy metabolism. Contains high-quality protein that supports muscle maintenance and repair.
Vitamin D3Good
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
Benefits
Enhances calcium absorption and supports bone health, which is particularly important in populations with limited sun exposure.
Vitamin A palmitateNeutral
Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A added to fortify milk. It helps maintain vision, immune function, and skin health. While beneficial, it is not naturally occurring in milk and is added to compensate for the loss during fat removal.
Risks
Excessive intake of vitamin A can lead to toxicity, but this is unlikely from fortified milk alone.
Benefits
Supports vision, immune function, and skin health by providing an essential nutrient that may be reduced in low-fat dairy products.
Processing
Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods
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