Ingredient

2% Milkfat

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
2% milkfat is primarily consumed as a beverage or used as an ingredient in …

What it is

2% milkfat refers to milk that contains 2% fat by weight. It is a dairy product derived from cow's milk, where the fat content has been reduced from whole milk (typically around 3.25-3.5% fat). The fat is naturally present in milk and is separated and then re-added to achieve the desired percentage.

Why it's used

2% milkfat is primarily consumed as a beverage or used as an ingredient in various food preparations. It provides a creamy texture, flavor, and nutritional components like fat-soluble vitamins to dairy products. It is a common component in reduced-fat milk, chocolate milk, and other dairy-based beverages.

Health notes

2% milkfat is a standard dairy product regulated by the FDA. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend consuming dairy products, including lower-fat options like 2% milk, as part of a healthy eating pattern. Dairy products contribute essential nutrients like calcium, potassium, and vitamin D. JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate whole food components like milkfat in the same way they evaluate food additives.

Allergen info

Milkfat is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid products containing milkfat.

Products containing 2% Milkfat

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Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. Organic 2% Reduced Fat Milk Milk 54kcal 3.3Protein 2.1Fat 5.4Carbs Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. 2% Reduced Fat Milk Milk 50kcal 3.3Protein 2.1Fat 5Carbs Cream-O-Land Dairy 2% Reduced Fat Milk Milk 55kcal 3.4Protein 2.1Fat 5.5Carbs Tops Markets, LLC 2% Reduced Fat Milk Milk 54kcal 3.3Protein 2.1Fat 5.4Carbs Chocolate Milk 2% Reduced Fat For Life, Chocolate Milk Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. Chocolate Milk 2% Reduced Fat For Life, Chocolate Milk Milk 62kcal 5.4Protein 1.9Fat 5.8Carbs Rutter Bros. Dairy, Inc. 2% Reduced Fat Milk Milk 51kcal 3.4Protein 1.9Fat 4.7Carbs Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. 2% Reduced Fat Milk Milk 50kcal 3.3Protein 2.1Fat 5Carbs 2 Percent Reduced Fat Milk Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. 2 Percent Reduced Fat Milk Milk 50kcal 3.3Protein 2.1Fat 5Carbs 2 Percent Reduced Fat Milk Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. 2 Percent Reduced Fat Milk Milk 50kcal 3.3Protein 2.1Fat 5Carbs 2 Percent Reduced Fat Milk Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. 2 Percent Reduced Fat Milk Cream 50kcal 3.3Protein 2.1Fat 5Carbs 2% Reduced Fat Milk Cream-O-Land Dairy 2% Reduced Fat Milk Milk 54kcal 3.3Protein 2.1Fat 5.4Carbs Richfood, Inc. 2% Reduced Fat Milk Milk 54kcal 3.3Protein 2.1Fat 5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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