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Tuscan 2% Milk, Half Gallon
Dairy
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Tuscan 2% Milk, Half Gallon

Tuscan Dairy Farms
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
8g
Protein
12g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tuscan Dairy Farms 2% Milk (half gallon, 64 fl oz) sits in the refrigerated dairy aisle alongside other reduced‑fat and whole milks, near creamers, butter and shelf‑stable milk alternatives. It reads like a dependable everyday staple for breakfasts, school lunches, baking projects and coffee rituals — the kind of bottle shoppers pull for weekday cereal runs, weekend brunches, or a last‑minute ingredient for holiday baking. The brand leans into a farmer‑owned, community‑focused positioning: copy about “since 1918,” “farmer owned” and a pledge not to use artificial growth hormones gives it a wholesome, small‑town American appeal aimed at families and pragmatic shoppers who want tradition without a premium organic price tag. Label messaging emphasizes health halos — “2% milkfat,” “excellent source of calcium,” “good source of vitamin D,” and “gluten free” — rather than kid‑targeted characters or organic certification. Packaging is the familiar half‑gallon jug that fits fridge doors, pours easily for cereal and coffee, and signals value and utility. Sensory notes: a smooth, slightly creamy mouthfeel that’s lighter than whole milk, with a clean, mildly sweet dairy flavor from the lactose (12 g sugar per serving). Processing context is clear but unobtrusive on the pack: the milk is pasteurized, homogenized and fortified with vitamin A palmitate and vitamin D3. In everyday American grocery culture this product reads as the reliable, practical milk choice — familiar, comforting and versatile for households that want standard nutrition and a recognizable farm story without specialty claims.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium130mg6%
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

Ingredients:, Reduced, fat, milk,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, 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 ingredient list is just reduced‑fat milk plus vitamin A and D3, and the product undergoes standard pasteurization and homogenization; it is a minimally processed dairy product consistent with NOVA group 1.

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Common Questions about Tuscan 2% Milk, Half Gallon

That depends on your perspective! Tuscan 2% Milk packs a decent protein punch with 8 grams per cup, and it's a good source of calcium and vitamin D. If you're looking for a well-rounded dairy option to support bone health and muscle function, this could fit the bill. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things based on your individual dietary needs.

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back-to-school
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