Whole Foods Organic Low Fat Milk

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Is Whole Foods Organic Low Fat Milk healthy?

Whole Foods Organic Low Fat Milk scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This organic low fat milk is a processed food with a clean ingredient list, primarily consisting of organic lowfat milk, which is free from synthetic pesticides and hormones.

How processed is Whole Foods Organic Low Fat Milk?

Whole Foods Organic Low Fat Milk is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Whole Foods Organic Low Fat Milk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic lowfat 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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Whole Foods Organic Low Fat Milk

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75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

64 fl oz
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Whole Foods Market
Category Milk
Summary

This organic low fat milk is a processed food with a clean ingredient list, primarily consisting of organic lowfat milk, which is free from synthetic pesticides and hormones. The addition of vitamins D3 and A palmitate enhances its nutritional profile, but the processing level limits its maximum score. Despite being processed, the absence of harmful additives and the use of organic ingredients contribute positively to its rating.

Key ingredients 3

Organic lowfat milk
Good

Organic lowfat milk is a minimally processed dairy product that retains essential nutrients. Being organic, it is free from synthetic pesticides and hormones, which enhances its nutritional profile. It provides a good source of calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle maintenance.

Benefits

Rich in calcium and protein, supporting bone health and muscle maintenance. Organic certification ensures it is free from synthetic pesticides and hormones.

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Vitamin D3
Good

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

Benefits

Enhances calcium absorption, supporting bone health. Commonly used to fortify dairy products to improve nutritional value.

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Vitamin A palmitate
Neutral

Vitamin A palmitate is a form of vitamin A added to fortify milk, supporting vision and immune function. It is a standard fortification practice in low-fat dairy products to replace vitamins lost during fat removal. While beneficial, it is typically present in small amounts and does not significantly alter the product's overall health impact.

Benefits

Supports vision and immune function. Commonly used to fortify low-fat dairy products to replace vitamins lost during processing.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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