Milk, semi-skimmed, pasteurised, average

Semi-skimmed pasteurised milk is milk with some of its fat removed and heat-treated to reduce harmful bacteria. It provides protein, carbohydrate in the form of milk sugars, and some fat, as well as calcium and other minerals. Per 100g, it contains 3.5g of protein, 1.7g of fat, 4.7g of sugars and 120mg of calcium. These figures represent average values across seasonal samples.

Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. The sugar in plain milk is mainly naturally occurring lactose, rather than added sugar. Semi-skimmed milk still contains saturated fat, which is relevant when considering overall saturated fat intake. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.