Low-fat (defined as skim milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, ice milk/sherbert) and full-fat (defined as whole milk, cream, ice cream, sundaes, cheese, cream cheese, and milkshakes) dairy in svs/d and % energy.

Current. In May 2015 Dean Foods announced that they would introduce a national milk brand, DairyPure, which would appear alongside regional brands, in an attempt to boost sales.

DairyPure milk contains no artificial growth hormones and is continually quality tested to ensure consumers enjoy fresh, local milk at every occasion.

Drinking whole milk as part of a nutritious diet may actually have some health benefits, including a reduced risk of metabolic syndrome. It may also protect against type 2 diabetes and improve reproductive health for women, but more research is needed.

Whole milk is called that because no fat is removed from it before processing. It's whole. So, for example, whole milk with 3.25% milkfat could be labeled as 3.25% fat whole milk.

3.25% United States

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No, it's not organic, but it is dairy pure!

When milk is processed, different levels of fat can be taken out (or skimmed). Whole milk is cow's milk that hasn't had its fat content stripped. The milk retains its fat (about 3.5 percent) and is slightly thick.

Whole milk, also labeled as full-fat milk or vitamin D milk. This has a fat content of at least 3.25%. No fat is removed from the milk during processing. Reduced-fat milk, also labeled as 2% milk. This has about 2% fat.

Whole milk is cow's milk that hasn't had its fat content stripped. The milk retains its fat (about 3.5 percent) and is slightly thick. Reduced-fat milk retains 2 percent of fat. Skim milk, (also known as fat-free or non-fat milk) contains no fat at all.

The milk is spun through a centrifuge to separate the cream from the milk. After separation, the cream and remaining milk are remixed to provide the desired fat content for the different types of milk being produced. For whole milk the cream is reintroduced until the fat content reaches 3.25%.

Brand Rankings

1. Lactalis Group.
2. Nestlé
3. Danone.
4. Dairy Farmers of America.
5. Yili.
6. Fonterra.
7. Mengniu.
8. FrieslandCampina.

All DairyPure® shelf stable Grade A milk products are UHT pasteurized under sterile, aseptic conditions. The UHT aseptic pasteurization process gives our milk a shelf life of 12 months from the production date with or without refrigeration, and allows for storage in multiple temperature environments.

And while both types of milk have similar nutrition profiles, some studies, like a 2021 study in the journal Foods, suggest organic milk has higher levels of healthy fats, including omega-3 and polyunsaturated fats. The higher amount of healthy fats present is, in part, due to the feed provided by the farmers.

Fresh milk overall contains about 87 percent water, 4 percent fat and 9 percent solid, including proteins and lactose minerals. Whole milk is a barista's best friend when it comes to making fresh coffee, with around 4 percent fat, a richness of texture and a great pick for professional coffee makers.