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A2 Milk Whole
Dairy
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A2 Milk Whole

a2 Milk
59 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
8g
Protein
12g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

A2 Milk Whole arrives in the refrigerated dairy aisle, usually shelved alongside other whole milks, lactose-free and specialty milks, and near cream and half-and-half. The packaging—often a branded jug or carton with the distinctive "a2" logo—reads like a slightly premium everyday milk: clean design, simple ingredient list and calls-out about the A2 beta-casein protein that suggests gentler digestion. Shoppers reach for this product on routine grocery runs, weekend brunch trips, or when they want a familiar, full-fat milk for coffee, cereal, baking or a glass before bed. The brand positions itself between traditional dairy and functional foods: culturally it appeals to health-conscious families and adults who have mild milk sensitivity but still want the taste and texture of whole milk, marketed with a calm, science-forward tone rather than loud gimmicks. Labels lean into a wholesome, "natural" health halo—short ingredient list, statement about A2 protein and fortified vitamin D3—without flashy kid-centric characters or organic seals. Processing context: this is a minimally processed dairy product (pasteurized, often homogenized, with vitamin D added). Sensory details: pourable, creamy body with a rich mouthfeel and a subtly sweet dairy flavor (about 12 g sugars per serving), 160 calories per serving and moderate sodium (130 mg). Rituals include ladling into morning cereal, steaming into coffee, or using as a base for sauces and baking; the 59 fl oz pack size fits households that drink milk daily but prefer a premium alternative. It reads as everyday comfort with a gentle health-forward twist in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 7
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Total Sugars12g
Protein8g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Milk,, Vitamin, D3..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Ingredient list is just milk and vitamin D3 and the product is a minimally processed dairy (pasteurized/homogenized and fortified), placing it in NOVA group 1 as an unprocessed/minimally processed food.

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Common Questions about A2 Milk Whole

A2 Milk Whole can certainly fit into a healthy diet, especially if you're looking for a good source of protein and calcium. With 8 grams of protein and 300 mg of calcium per cup, it supports muscle health and bone strength. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can be subjective — it really depends on your dietary needs and preferences!

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