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Whole Milk

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Is Whole Milk healthy?

Whole Milk scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This ultra-filtered whole milk is processed to enhance its nutritional profile by increasing protein content and removing lactose, making it suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

How processed is Whole Milk?

Whole Milk is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Whole Milk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Lactase Enzyme, Magnesium Chloride, 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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Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

$38.97 · 11 oz · 12 pack · $0.30 / fluid ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Milk
Summary

This ultra-filtered whole milk is processed to enhance its nutritional profile by increasing protein content and removing lactose, making it suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals. It contains beneficial ingredients like milk minerals and added vitamins A and D3, which support bone health and overall nutrition. However, due to its processing level, it cannot achieve the highest score despite its clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 8

Lactase Enzyme
Good

Lactase enzyme helps break down lactose, making milk easier to digest for those with lactose intolerance.

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Magnesium Chloride
Good

Part of Milk Minerals. These minerals help maintain the nutritional balance of the milk and support overall health.

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Vitamin D3
Good

Vitamin D3 aids calcium absorption, promoting healthy bones and immune function.

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Milk
Good

Whole dairy ingredient.

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Ultra-Filtered Milk
Neutral

Ultra-filtered milk undergoes additional processing to remove impurities, resulting in a purer product.

Potassium Chloride
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Vitamin A Palmitate
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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