What Do Milk Percentages Really Mean?
What are Milk Fat Percentage Ratings?
You’re likely familiar with different milk percentages, including skim, 1%, 2%, and whole, but what these percentages actually mean is often less clear. These percentages refer to the total amount of fat in milk by weight. Milk percentages are not rated on a scale with 100% milk fat being the highest option, but rather it is based on the fat content of raw milk. Directly from the udder, most milk contains 4% milk fat, meaning that “full fat” or whole milk, really only contains 4% milk fat.
Whole Milk
Whole Milk contains 4% milk fat, which is closest to the natural fat content of milk taken directly from the cow. Drinking whole milk does not mean that you are drinking 100% milk fat.
2% Milk
2% Milk contains 2% milk fat, about half of what is found in whole milk. 2% is also referred to as Reduced Fat Milk. In addition to our standard 2% Milk, we also offer a Lactose-Free 2% Milk option.
1% Milk
1% Milk contains 1% milk fat, about a quarter of what is found in whole milk. 1% is also referred to as Low Fat Milk.
Skim Milk
Skim Milk contains 0% milk fat and is also referred to as Fat Free Milk.
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Cream Top Milk
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Lactose-Free 2% Milk
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