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Reduced Fat 2% Milk

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Common questions

Is Reduced Fat 2% Milk healthy?

Reduced Fat 2% Milk scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Reduced Fat 2% Milk is a processed culinary ingredient that retains essential nutrients like calcium and protein while having a lower fat content.

How processed is Reduced Fat 2% Milk?

Reduced Fat 2% Milk is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Reduced Fat 2% 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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Reduced Fat 2% Milk

Member's Mark
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Walmart
Category Milk
Summary

Reduced Fat 2% Milk is a processed culinary ingredient that retains essential nutrients like calcium and protein while having a lower fat content. It includes added vitamins A and D, which enhance its nutritional profile. The product is moderately processed to ensure safety and shelf life, but it maintains a clean ingredient list without harmful additives.

Key ingredients 3

Vitamin D3
Good

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

Benefits

Supports calcium absorption and bone health, 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 essential nutrients such as calcium and protein, supporting bone health and muscle function.

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Vitamin A palmitate
Neutral

Vitamin A palmitate is added to fortify milk with vitamin A, which is essential for vision and immune function. It is a synthetic form of vitamin A commonly used in dairy products. While it enhances nutritional value, it does not occur naturally in milk.

Risks

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

Benefits

Enhances the vitamin A content of milk, supporting vision and immune health.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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