Ingredient

Cultured Reduced Fat Milk

Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
It is used to add a creamy texture and a slightly sour flavor to …

What is Cultured Reduced Fat Milk?

Cultured reduced-fat milk is made by adding live bacterial cultures to reduced-fat milk. These cultures ferment the lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid, which gives the milk a tangy flavor and thicker texture. This process is similar to how yogurt and buttermilk are made.

Is Cultured Reduced Fat Milk vegan?

No. Cultured Reduced Fat Milk is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.

Is Cultured Reduced Fat Milk gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Cultured Reduced Fat Milk a major allergen?

Cultured reduced-fat milk is derived from milk, which is one of the FDA's major allergens.

What is Cultured Reduced Fat Milk used for?

It is used to add a creamy texture and a slightly sour flavor to foods.

Is Cultured Reduced Fat Milk safe?

Cultured reduced-fat milk is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

It is used to add a creamy texture and a slightly sour flavor to foods. Manufacturers often use it in dairy products like yogurt, sour cream, and cheese, as well as in baked goods and dressings to enhance flavor and moisture.

Health notes

Cultured reduced-fat milk is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It contains probiotics, which are live microorganisms that may offer health benefits, though research is ongoing. Regulatory bodies like the WHO/FAO's JECFA and EFSA have evaluated similar cultured dairy products. Evidence on the specific health impacts of probiotics in cultured milk at typical consumption levels is mixed and requires more research.

Allergen info

Cultured reduced-fat milk is derived from milk, which is one of the FDA's major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Cultured Reduced Fat Milk

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Reduced Fat Cultured Buttermilk Kraft Heinz Foods Company Reduced Fat Cultured Buttermilk Milk 50kcal 3.8Protein 2.1Fat 4.2Carbs Mashed Potatoes Bob Evans Farms Inc Mashed Potatoes Entrees, Sides & Small Meals High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 97kcal 2.4Protein 2.4Fat 16.9Carbs Cultured Reduced Fat Buttermilk Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Cultured Reduced Fat Buttermilk Milk High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 50kcal 3.8Protein 1.5Fat 5.4Carbs Chef Salad With Turkey And Ham Triple 'B' Corporation Chef Salad With Turkey And Ham Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 45% DV per serving 113kcal 5.8Protein 9.3Fat 3.1Carbs Pineapple Upside Down Cake Sweet-Tart Pineapple With Golden Cake, Red Cherries, And A Caramel Swirl Ice Cream, Pineapple Upside Down Cake Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Pineapple Upside Down Cake Sweet-Tart Pineapple With Golden Cake, Red Cherries, And A Caramel Swirl Ice Cream, Pineapple Upside Down Cake Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 54% DV per serving 260kcal 3.2Protein 12.2Fat 35.0Carbs Mixed Berry Freeze Dried Yogurt Bites, Mixed Berry Meijer, Inc. Mixed Berry Freeze Dried Yogurt Bites, Mixed Berry Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 429kcal 14.3Protein 0Fat 71.4Carbs Peach Flavored Greek Lowfat Yogurt, Peach Danone US, LLC Peach Flavored Greek Lowfat Yogurt, Peach Yogurt 53kcal 8Protein 1.3Fat 2Carbs Cavatappi Pasta In A Creamy Signature Cheese Sauce With Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Mac & Cheese Delhaize America, Inc. Cavatappi Pasta In A Creamy Signature Cheese Sauce With Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Mac & Cheese Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 100% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 34% DV per serving 198kcal 8.4Protein 10.4Fat 18.3Carbs Reduced Fat Cultured Buttermilk Mayfield Dairy Farms, Inc. Reduced Fat Cultured Buttermilk Milk 50kcal 3.3Protein 1.5Fat 5Carbs Reduced Fat Cultured Buttermilk Mayfield Dairy Farms, Inc. Reduced Fat Cultured Buttermilk Milk 50kcal 3.3Protein 1.5Fat 5Carbs Berry Low Fat Yogurt On The Go Yogurtz, Berry Mass Creation Berry Low Fat Yogurt On The Go Yogurtz, Berry Yogurt 106kcal 4.7Protein 1.8Fat 17.6Carbs Banana Low Fat Yogurt, Banana Mass Creation Banana Low Fat Yogurt, Banana Wholesome Snacks 106kcal 4.7Protein 1.8Fat 17.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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