Is the lactase enzyme in this milk sufficient for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, Lactaid adds lactase enzymes that break down the lactose present in the milk, and the product is labelled no‑lactose, making it generally safe for most lactose‑intolerant individuals, though trace lactose may remain.

Can this 2% reduced‑fat milk be incorporated into a low‑sugar or diabetic diet?

With only 5 g of sugar per 100 g (about 5 % of its weight) and a low glycemic load, the milk fits well into low‑sugar or diabetic meal plans, but the natural lactose still counts as carbohydrate and should be included in total daily carbohydrate calculations.

How does the protein and calcium content of this milk compare to regular whole milk?

It provides 3.33 g of protein and 125 mg of calcium per 100 g, which is comparable to or slightly higher than typical whole milk, while offering reduced fat content.

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2% Reduced Fat Milk

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

2% Reduced Fat Milk from Lactaid is a semi-skimmed dairy beverage classified under the Milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri-Score of B and belongs to NOVA group 1, indicating a minimally processed product with low fat (2.1 g/100 g), low saturated fat (1.25 g/100 g), low salt (0.13 g/100 g) and moderate natural sugar (5 g/100 g), while providing 3.3 g of protein and 125 mg of calcium per 100 g. The milk is fortified with vitamin A and vitamin D and contains added lactase enzymes to eliminate lactose, but it still contains a small amount of cholesterol (8 mg/100 g) and natural milk sugars, which may be relevant for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy category, this milk has roughly half the sugar (5 g vs 7.5 g), fat (2.1 g vs 6 g), saturated fat (1.25 g vs 3.7 g) and salt (0.13 g vs 1 g) per 100 g, delivering about 54 kcal versus the category average of 113 kcal.

Ingredients

Reduced fat milk, lactase enzymes*, vitamin a palmitate and vitamin d3

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