Common questions

Is Milk healthy?

Milk scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This milk product contains whole cow's milk, which is a good source of essential nutrients like calcium and protein.

How processed is Milk?

Milk is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Milk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Whole Cows 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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Milk

Name: Milk
Brand: Waitrose

Waitrose

Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2

Harmful ingredients 0

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Category Milk

Summary

This milk product contains whole cow's milk, which is a good source of essential nutrients like calcium and protein. However, it includes sodium phosphates as a stabilizer, which can contribute to an increased intake of phosphates, potentially leading to imbalances in the body. The presence of additives and its processing level limit its score compared to less processed milk options.

Key ingredients 3

Whole Cows Milk

Good

Provides quality animal protein, healthy fats, and essential micronutrients like calcium.

Vitamin D3

Good

An essential fat-soluble vitamin added to support calcium absorption and overall bone health.

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Sodium Phosphates

Neutral

Used as a food stabilizer to maintain texture and prevent separation, generally recognized as safe in food processing.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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