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Low-fat milk
Calories & nutrition facts
1.5 % fat, ultra-heated
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 44 kcal —
- Protein 3.2 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 4.2 g 2%
- Fat 1.5 g 2%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 4.2 g —
Similar foods
- Low fat milk beveragewith cocoa powder - low sugar)73 kcal / 100 g
- Half-skimmed milk1.5% fat, UHT46 kcal / 100 g
- Semi-skimmed milkUHT46 kcal / 100 g
- Skimmed milkmax. 0.5 % fat, ultra-heated35 kcal / 100 g
- Partly skimmed milkkonventional (not organic), 1.5% fat48 kcal / 100 g
- Milk1% fat, 1 ug added vitamin d43 kcal / 100 g
- Lite milkcow, fluid, ultra-heat treated (UHT)43 kcal / 100 g
- Semi-skimmed fermented milk1.5% fat48 kcal / 100 g
- Lowfat milkfluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D42 kcal / 100 g
- Trim milkcow, fluid, fresh36 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Low-fat milk
How do you stop low-fat milk forming a skin when you heat it?
Warm it gently over a low heat and stir often; avoid letting it boil. If you need it hot for cocoa or a sauce, take it off the heat as soon as it steams.
Can you froth low-fat milk for coffee?
Yes. Cold milk usually froths best: aerate it with a steam wand or milk frother, then swirl the jug to smooth the bubbles before pouring. It tends to make a lighter foam than whole milk.
How should you store low-fat milk after opening?
Keep it in the fridge at 5 °C or colder, with the cap on, and put it back promptly after pouring. Follow the pack’s guidance on how long to use it after opening.
Can you freeze low-fat milk?
Yes, though it may separate or look grainy after thawing. Freeze it in a container with room for expansion, thaw it in the fridge, then shake well before using; it is often better for cooking than drinking once thawed.
Can you use low-fat milk instead of whole milk in a white sauce?
Yes. Make a roux with butter and flour, then whisk in the milk gradually over a medium heat until smooth and thick; low-fat milk gives a less rich sauce, so season it well.
Which has less fat, low-fat milk or skimmed milk?
Skimmed milk has less: it contains 0.21 g fat per 100 g, compared with 1.5 g in low-fat milk. Low-fat milk is also creamier in texture.
Does low-fat milk contain less protein than skimmed milk?
The amounts are very similar: low-fat milk has 3.2 g of protein per 100 g, while skimmed milk has 3.51 g.
Why does milk sometimes curdle when you add it to a hot drink or sauce?
A sudden change in temperature or an acidic ingredient can make milk proteins clump. Warm the milk first, add it slowly while stirring, and avoid boiling it with acidic ingredients such as lemon juice.
Source: BLS (Germany) M113200 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
