Why is British Milk Semi Skimmed classified as NOVA 2 and what processing does it undergo?

It is made from pasteurised, homogenised semi‑skimmed milk; pasteurisation heats the milk to destroy pathogens and homogenisation breaks fat globules, both are considered processing steps that place the product in the NOVA 2 category for processed foods.

How does the lactose content in this milk affect people with dairy intolerance or diabetes?

The milk contains about 4.8 g of sugars per 100 g, all of which are natural lactose; lactose‑intolerant individuals may experience gastrointestinal discomfort, and diabetics should count these sugars within their total carbohydrate allowance, although the level is lower than many other milks.

Is this semi‑skimmed milk suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

It is non‑vegan because it is an animal‑derived dairy product, it is not keto‑friendly due to its natural lactose content, but it is inherently gluten‑free as it contains no wheat‑based ingredients.

ASDA • 350g

BRITISH MILK SEMI SKIMMED

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

British Milk Semi Skimmed is sold by ASDA in a 350 g HDPE bottle. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products family, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as NOVA 2 (processed), offering low fat (1.8 g), low saturated fat (1.1 g), low salt (0.11 g) and lower sugar (4.8 g) than the average for semi‑skimmed milks. However it still provides 50 kcal per 100 g, contains lactose which may affect those with intolerance, and is labelled non‑vegan, so it is unsuitable for vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal50 kcal

Fat1.8 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates4.8 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages for semi‑skimmed milks, this product has substantially lower fat (1.8 g vs 5.97 g), saturated fat (1.1 g vs 3.71 g), salt (0.11 g vs 1.03 g) and sugars (4.8 g vs 7.46 g), while its protein content is close to the average.

Ingredients

pasteurised homogenised semi skimmed milk

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