Is the milk in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the product is 100% pasteurised homogenised semi-skimmed milk, so it contains dairy proteins and lactose; it should be avoided by anyone with a milk allergy and may cause discomfort for lactose-intolerant individuals.

Is this semi-skimmed milk suitable for specific diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free?

It is not vegan because it contains animal-derived milk, but it is naturally gluten-free, low in carbohydrates and can fit into a keto diet in moderation, and it is generally considered halal if sourced from permissible animals and processed under halal standards.

What is the best way to store this semi-skimmed milk after opening to keep it fresh?

Keep the bottle tightly sealed and refrigerate at or below 4 °C; consume within 3‑5 days and discard if the milk develops an off‑taste or sour smell.

TESCO • 2.272l

SEMI SKIMMED MILK

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

SEMI SKIMMED MILK is a pasteurised, homogenised dairy beverage belonging to the Milk and dairy products group (pnns_groups: Milk and dairy products; Milk and yogurt). With a Nutri-Score of B and classified as a NOVA 2 processed product, it delivers low-fat, low-salt nutrition, providing 3.6 g of protein per 100 g while keeping sugars (approximately 4.8 g) and saturated fat (approximately 1.1 g) modest. However, it contains the milk allergen and natural lactose, which may be unsuitable for dairy-allergic or lactose-intolerant consumers, and it offers limited micronutrient fortification compared with whole-milk alternatives.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal50 kcal

Fat1.8 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates4.8 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy category, this semi-skimmed milk contains significantly less sugar (4.8 g vs 7.45 g), fat (low vs 5.97 g) and salt (0.11 g vs 1 g), while providing similar protein levels.

Ingredients

Pasteurised homogenised semi-skimmed milk.

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Tesco

1.136L