What is ultra-filtered milk?

Ultra-filtered milk is made from dairy milk.

But, the quantities of some nutrients differ.

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How does this happen?

Ultra-filtered milk is basically your old-school milk that is passed under pressure through a thin membrane.

This separates, orfilters, the water and lactose (sugar) from the other components of the milk.

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The processors are essentially removing some of the natural water and sugar.

What is left behind islactose-free milkthat hasmore protein,more calcium, andless sugar.

Many agree that the taste is more creamy and rich when compared to regular milk.

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Check out these products for a nutritional boost without the additional sugar and lactose.

One unique product that can be a lifesaver for busy days is Fairlife Smart Snacks.

2.Slate

Slate is on a mission to give chocolate milk a clean slate.

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Chocolate milk has a reputation of being too high in sugar and being a kid’s drink.

(Think: espresso-chocolate milk.)

A low sugar,keto-friendly dessertthat actually tastes good?

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4.Organic Valley

Organic Valley makes the first and only certified organic ultra-filtered milk.

They source dairy from family farms across the country and guarantee that farms raise cattle humanely.

Organic Valley makes four varieties of ultra-filtered milk: skim, 2 percent, whole, and chocolate.