Half & Half

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Common questions

Is Half & Half healthy?

Half & Half scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains milk and cream, which are beneficial ingredients providing high-quality protein and healthy fats.

How processed is Half & Half?

Half & Half is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Half & Half's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Milk, Cream 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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Half & Half

Member's Mark
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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

This product contains milk and cream, which are beneficial ingredients providing high-quality protein and healthy fats. However, it includes disodium phosphate, a synthetic additive used as an emulsifier, which can contribute to an increased phosphate load in the diet. The presence of this additive and the processing level limit the score, despite the overall nutritional benefits.

Key ingredients 4

Milk
Good

Provides quality dairy protein, calcium, and essential nutrients in a minimally processed whole food form.

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Cream
Good

Natural dairy fat that adds rich texture and provides fat-soluble vitamins.

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Sodium Citrate
Neutral

Common food additive used as a buffer and emulsifier to prevent separation in dairy products.

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Disodium Phosphate
Neutral

Mineral salt utilized to regulate acidity and improve texture consistency in processed foods.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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