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Slate Milk Lactose Free French Vanilla
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Slate Milk Lactose Free French Vanilla

Slate
11 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
20g
Protein
1g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Slate Milk Lactose Free French Vanilla is a small, single-serve flavored milk that you’d find chilled in the dairy aisle near other lactose-free milks, shelf-stable and refrigerated creamers, and premium flavored milks. Positioned alongside ultrafiltered and specialty milks, it sits close to coffee creamers and grab-and-go beverage fridges rather than the bulk gallon milk section. The product suits quick breakfasts, school lunchboxes, on-the-go coffee mixing, or a sweet sip after errands — an easy pick for shoppers who want flavored milk without lactose. Slate’s branding reads modern and practical: clean-label cues like “lactose free,” “ultrafiltered,” and added vitamins appeal to adults managing lactose intolerance or parents seeking a seemingly healthier flavored option. The pack avoids overtly childlike characters or bright primary colors, favoring a restrained, contemporary look that suggests functional indulgence rather than candy-like marketing. Label claims lean into health halos — low sugar, natural flavors, added vitamin A and D — but there’s no organic certification and the ingredients list includes stabilizers and sweetener extracts. In plain terms, the milk is processed: ultrafiltration concentrates proteins and removes some lactose, and texture/stability come from gums and pectin. Sensory-wise, expect a smooth, slightly thick mouthfeel with a gentle vanilla sweetness and a clean dairy backbone; the cellulose gel/gum gives a silky coating on the palate. Packaged in an 11 fl oz bottle with a screw cap, the ritual is grab-chill-sip or pour into coffee or cereal — a convenient, slightly indulgent everyday treat for shoppers seeking lactose-free convenience in familiar flavored-milk form.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 11.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein20g
* 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

Ultrafiltered, Skim, Milk, Blend, (Ultrafiltered, Milk,, Water),, Less, than, 2%, of, Natural, Flavors,, Salt,, Pectin,, Tripotassium, Citrate,, Cellulose, Gel,, Cellulose, Gum,, Monk, Fruit*,, Stevia, Leaf, (Reb, M),, Lactase, Enzyme,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Vitamin, D3., *, Adds, an, Insignificant, Amount, of, Sugar..

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?

Ultrafiltered milk combined with flavorings, non-nutritive sweeteners (monk fruit, stevia extract), and multiple stabilizers/emulsifiers indicates industrial formulations and additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The product’s ingredient list and functional additives place it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Slate Milk Lactose Free French Vanilla

It really depends on what you're looking for! With 20 grams of protein and just 1 gram of sugar per serving, it can be a nice addition to a balanced diet, especially if you're seeking a protein boost. However, if you're watching your sodium intake, keep in mind it has 280 mg of sodium, which is something to consider.

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