Milk, semi-skimmed, pasteurised, summer and autumn

Semi-skimmed pasteurised milk is milk with some of its fat removed, which has been heat-treated to reduce harmful bacteria. The figures here describe samples taken in June and September, representing summer and autumn milk. It provides protein, carbohydrate mainly as milk sugar, and minerals including calcium. Per 100g, it contains 3.5g of protein, 4.5g of sugars, 1.7g of fat and 118mg of calcium.

Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. The sugar in plain milk is naturally occurring lactose, rather than added sugar. Milk also contains saturated fat, which is worth noting when considering overall saturated fat intake. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.