Kemps Low-Fat Swiss Style Chocolate Milk, 1 Pint

Common questions

Is Kemps Low-Fat Swiss Style Chocolate Milk, 1 Pint healthy?

Kemps Low-Fat Swiss Style Chocolate Milk, 1 Pint scores 45/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a below-average score in Scout's analysis. This chocolate milk is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health score.

How processed is Kemps Low-Fat Swiss Style Chocolate Milk, 1 Pint?

Kemps Low-Fat Swiss Style Chocolate Milk, 1 Pint is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Kemps Low-Fat Swiss Style Chocolate Milk, 1 Pint compare to other milk?

Kemps Low-Fat Swiss Style Chocolate Milk, 1 Pint ranks #47 of 50 milk in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Raw Farm Whole Milk at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive Kemps Low-Fat Swiss Style Chocolate Milk, 1 Pint's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Vitamin D3 counts in its favor; Sugar, Carrageenan, Natural Flavor are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Kemps Low-Fat Swiss Style Chocolate Milk, 1 Pint

Kemps
45 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Dairy Farmers of America
Category Milk
Summary

This chocolate milk is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health score. It contains added sugar, contributing to high caloric intake without nutritional benefits, and carrageenan, which is a controversial thickening agent linked to digestive issues. Despite these concerns, it includes beneficial ingredients like low-fat milk and vitamin D3, which support bone health.

Key ingredients 8

Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but contributes to high sugar content, which can be less desirable for a balanced diet.

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Carrageenan
Bad

Carrageenan is used as a stabilizer but has been associated with potential digestive issues in some consumers.

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Natural Flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Lowfat Milk
Neutral

Lowfat milk provides essential nutrients with less fat compared to whole milk, making it a moderate choice for dairy consumption.

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Cocoa (processed with Alkali)
Neutral

Cocoa provides flavor and some antioxidants, but its processing with alkali can reduce certain beneficial compounds.

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Corn Starch
Neutral

Corn starch acts as a thickener, which is common in processed foods, but offers little nutritional benefit.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation to avoid excessive sodium intake.

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Vitamin D3
Good

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

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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