Common questions

Is Dairy Farmers Buttermilk healthy?

Dairy Farmers Buttermilk scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This buttermilk is minimally processed, consisting primarily of milk and cultures, which are nutrient-rich and provide high-quality protein and calcium.

How processed is Dairy Farmers Buttermilk?

Dairy Farmers Buttermilk is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Dairy Farmers Buttermilk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Milk, Concentrated Skim Milk 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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Dairy Farmers Buttermilk

Name: Dairy Farmers Buttermilk
Brand: Dairy Farmers

Dairy Farmers

Excellent

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Bega Group

Category Milk

Summary

This buttermilk is minimally processed, consisting primarily of milk and cultures, which are nutrient-rich and provide high-quality protein and calcium. The absence of harmful additives or seed oils and its simple ingredient list contribute to its high rating, making it a healthy choice within the dairy category.

Key ingredients 4

Milk

Good

Whole milk adds natural creaminess, quality fats, and essential nutrients to the product.

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Concentrated Skim Milk

Good

Used to adjust protein and solids content naturally without artificial additives.

Skim Milk

Neutral

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

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Culture

Neutral

Live beneficial bacterial cultures used to ferment the milk and create traditional tanginess.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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