Horizon Reduced Fat Milk

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Is Horizon Reduced Fat Milk healthy?

Horizon Reduced Fat Milk scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This milk product is processed and contains added vitamins and prebiotics, which can be beneficial for health.

How processed is Horizon Reduced Fat Milk?

Horizon Reduced Fat Milk is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Horizon Reduced Fat Milk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Reduced Fat Milk, Chicory Root Extract, Vitamin D 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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Horizon Reduced Fat Milk

Horizon
73 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Platinum Equity
Category Milk
Summary

This milk product is processed and contains added vitamins and prebiotics, which can be beneficial for health. However, the presence of multiple additives such as DHA algal oil and vitamin fortifications indicates a higher level of processing. While it is organic and free from synthetic pesticides and hormones, the processing level limits its score.

Key ingredients 8

Organic Reduced Fat Milk
Good

Provides high-quality protein, calcium, and essential nutrients from organically raised dairy cows.

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Chicory Root Extract
Good

A natural source of inulin fiber that acts as a prebiotic to support healthy gut bacteria.

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Vitamin D
Good

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

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Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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Dha Algal Oil
Neutral

A plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids added to support brain and heart health.

Choline Chloride
Neutral

An essential nutrient that supports cellular function and normal metabolism.

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Tocopherols
Neutral

Forms of vitamin E used as natural antioxidants to protect the product's fats from spoiling.

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Vitamin A Palmitate
Neutral

A stable form of vitamin A added to fortify the milk and support immune and eye health.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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