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Lactaid Reduced Fat 2% Milk
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Lactaid Reduced Fat 2% Milk

LACTAID
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
8g
Protein
12g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

LACTAID Reduced Fat 2% Milk arrives on store shelves in a familiar 64 fl oz plastic jug you’d spy in the refrigerated dairy aisle, shelved alongside regular milks, other lactose-free options and calcium-fortified varieties, and often near plant-based milks for comparison. It fits into everyday shopping trips — buy-it-every-week for breakfast cereal and coffee, pack it for back-to-school lunches, or keep a spare jug for holiday baking and weekend brunch. LACTAID positions itself for people who love the taste and nutrition of real milk but need a lactose-free option: the branding leans reassuring and mainstream, aimed at families and adults seeking digestive comfort without sacrificing familiar dairy rituals. Labels emphasize “lactose-free,” “100% real milk,” and added calcium and vitamins, creating a health-halo that reads as practical and wholesome rather than trendy; there’s no organic seal, and the styling is straightforward rather than kid-focused. Processing context: this is commercially processed milk — pasteurized, treated with lactase enzyme to remove lactose and stabilized with gums and added calcium and vitamins. Sensory details: poured from a wide plastic jug, the milk is slightly lighter than whole milk but creamier than skim, with a smooth mouthfeel aided by carrageenan and guar gum and a clean, mildly sweet dairy flavor from the naturally occurring sugars and lactose breakdown; it blends smoothly into coffee, cereal, smoothies, and batters. The ritual is familiar — shake, pour, sip — and its promise is convenience: dairy enjoyment without the digestive trade-offs for lactose-sensitive shoppers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium125mg5%
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

Reduced, Fat, Milk,, Tribasic, Calcium, Phosphate, (Calcium), (Ingredient, not, in, Regular, Milk),, Carrageenan, (Ingredient, not, in, Regular, Milk),, Guar, Gum, (Ingredient, not, in, Regular, Milk),, Lactase, Enzyme, (Ingredient, not, in, Regular, Milk),, Vitamin, A, Palmitate, and, Vitamin, D3..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added stabilizers (carrageenan, guar gum), fortified minerals/vitamins, and lactase enzyme — ingredients and industrial processing typical of ultra-processed products. While based on real milk, the formulation and additives place it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Lactaid Reduced Fat 2% Milk

The healthiness of Lactaid reduced fat milk really depends on your dietary needs. If you're looking for a good source of protein and calcium without the lactose, it fits the bill nicely. Just remember, 'healthy' is subjective — it’s great for some, but if you're aiming for a completely plant-based diet, it might not be your top pick.

Perfect For

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