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Parmalat 1% Low Fat Milk
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Parmalat 1% Low Fat Milk

Parmalat
32 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
8g
Protein
12g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Parmalat 1% Low Fat Milk (32 fl oz) reads like a pantry-friendly take on everyday American milk. Store placement: you’ll most often find it in the ambient or shelf-stable dairy aisle — stacked with other UHT or shelf-stable milks, dairy alternatives and long-life creamers rather than in the refrigerated dairy case. Occasions: it’s positioned as a go-to for storm prep, back-to-school lunches and travel-ready pantry stocking when refrigeration isn’t immediately available. Brand positioning: Parmalat leans on heritage and practicality — an established international dairy brand that markets “100% Real Milk,” longer shelf life and family-friendly reliability; it appeals to practical shoppers, parents and anyone who values convenience and reduced food waste. Label characteristics: the carton emphasizes health halos and natural cues — “Real,” “No preservatives,” and “Vitamins A & D” are prominent; there’s no organic certification and the styling favors straightforward, quality-focused messaging rather than kid-centric characters. Processing context: the milk is ultra-high-temperature (UHT) treated to stay shelf-stable until opened; beyond that, the ingredient list is simple: Grade A low fat milk with added vitamins. Sensory details: as a 1% milk it has a lighter, slightly thinner mouthfeel than whole milk, a clean mildly sweet lactose note, and pours smoothly from a Tetra Pak aseptic carton; ritual uses include morning cereal, coffee creaming, cooking and packing in lunchboxes or travel coolers. The overall story: a convenient, shelf-stable dairy staple that bridges fresh-milk flavor with pantry practicality.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
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

Grade, A, UHT, Low, Fat, 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:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

The product contains a single main ingredient (Grade A milk) with vitamin fortification and no industrial additives; UHT heat treatment is a preservation step but does not make it an ultra-processed product under NOVA criteria.

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Common Questions about Parmalat 1% Low Fat Milk

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! Parmalat's low fat milk packs in 8 grams of protein and is a good source of calcium, making it a solid choice if you're looking for a nutritious beverage. However, it's not organic, so if you're after that, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

storm-prep
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

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