How does the sugar and salt content in Organic Semi Skimmed Milk affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The milk contains 4.8 g of sugar and only 0.1 g of salt per 100 ml, which is relatively low, so it can fit into a diabetic or low‑salt plan when consumed in moderate portions, but the natural carbohydrates still impact blood glucose and any excess intake could influence blood pressure.

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

Yes, the product is made entirely of pasteurised, homogenised semi‑skimmed cow's milk, so it contains lactose and milk proteins, making it unsuitable for anyone with lactose intolerance or a dairy allergy.

Is Organic Semi Skimmed Milk suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it is animal‑derived, it is not keto‑friendly due to its natural sugar (carbohydrate) content, but it is naturally gluten‑free as milk contains no gluten.

Tesco • 1.136 L

Organic Semi Skimmed Milk

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Organic Semi Skimmed Milk is a cow‑milk beverage classified in the Milk and dairy products group, offering 1.8 g of fat, 1.1 g of saturated fat and 4.8 g of sugars per 100 ml. With a Nutri‑Score of B and a low‑processing level (pasteurised and homogenised), it provides 3.6 g of protein and only 0.1 g of salt, but it still contains natural lactose and therefore is not suitable for those with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance. The product carries several organic certifications (EU organic, Soil Association) and is packaged in a recyclable HDPE bottle, yet its modest protein content is slightly below the average for semi‑skimmed milks.

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 semi‑skimmed milk, this organic version has about three‑quarters less fat, roughly a third less sugar, and ten times less salt, delivering only 50 kcal per 100 ml versus the typical 113 kcal.

Ingredients

Organic pasteurised homogenised semi skimmed milk.

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