Is Skimmed Milk Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Parmalat
Parmalat's Skimmed Milk is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Triphosphate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes skimmed milk and several stabilizers like sodium citrate and sodium triphosphate. The presence of these additives raises concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Sodium triphosphate is a synthetic stabilizer that may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Skimmed milk is a low-fat dairy option, providing hydration and essential nutrients.
- Contains sodium citrate, which helps maintain product stability and texture.
Concerns
- Sodium triphosphate is a synthetic stabilizer that may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
- Contains lactose, which can be problematic for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing hydration and essential nutrients without the fat content of whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: Leite desnatado
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium citrate is used to stabilize the milk, helping to maintain its texture and prevent separation. It raises moderate concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: citrato de sódio
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Is Sodium Triphosphate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Triphosphate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium triphosphate is a synthetic stabilizer that can raise concerns about the overall quality and processing of the product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: trifosfato de sódio
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Is Monosodium Phosphate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Monosodium Phosphate is used here as stabilizer. Monosodium phosphate is included for stabilization, but its synthetic nature may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: monofosfato monossódico
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Is Disodium Dihydrogen Phosphate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Disodium Dihydrogen Phosphate is used here as stabilizer. Disodium dihydrogen phosphate acts as a stabilizer, but its synthetic origin may be viewed as a drawback in terms of quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: dihidrogênio difosfato dissódico
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4110975
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Allergens detected: milk , lactose
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