Course:FNH200/Assignments/2023/Natrel Whole Milk vs Natrel Skim Milk
*Note: Our assignment is listed under the year 2023 because we were provided with the wrong link. We have now added it to the 2024 page in order to be marked with the rest of the class.
We have now added a third product.
Briefly introduce your food products (Optional)
The product we selected and its low fat alternative are the Natrel whole milk and Natrel fat free skim milk. Despite the vitamin fortification of Vitamin A and D which does not constitute as a food additive in Canada, there are no fat substituents or additives added to the Natrel skim milk. Rather, achieving a fat free milk lies in its process of production which involves separation of milk and cream via use of a centrifuge, and then homogenization of the remaining fat molecules to get that consistent creamy texture that is seen in milk [1]. As described below in depth, the nutritional makeup of both the whole milk and skim milk options are relatively similar despite the removal of 8g of fat and its subsequent calories making the skim milk option a great alternative for consumers who would benefit from a caloric restriction.
Natrel Whole Milk, Natrel Fat Free Skim Milk and Natrel 1% Dark Chocolate Milk
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Ingredient lists
Natrel Organic Filtered 3.25% Milk | Natrel Organic Filtered Skim Milk | Natrel 1% Dark Chocolate Milk |
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Whole Organic Milk | Organic Skim Milk | Partly Skimmed Milk |
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | Sugar |
Vitamin A Palmitate | Cocoa | |
Chocolate:
- Chocolate Liquor - Cocoa Butter - Soy Lecithin | ||
Salt | ||
Natural Flavour | ||
Carrageenan | ||
Caramel | ||
Vitamin A Palmitate | ||
Vitamin D3 |
Roles of Additives
3.25% Whole Milk | Fat Free Skim Milk | 1% Dark Chocolate Milk | |
---|---|---|---|
Sugar Substitutes | None | None | None |
Fat Substitutes | None | None | None |
Additives | None | None | - Soy Lecithin
- Carrageenan |
Role of Additives
Soy Lecithin: The major role of soy Lecithin in chocolate milk is an oil in water emulsifier which helps blend the cocoa powder and create a homogenous chocolate mixture [4]. Soy Lecithin helps disperse the oil droplets from both the cocoa butter and the milk fat throughout the water which is the continuous phase. This specific type of lecithin is a phospholipid derived from soybeans and is commonly used in chocolate and chocolate beverages as a cheap and effective emulsifier.
Carrageenan: Carrageenan is a natural polysaccharide derived from red seaweed, used extensively in the food industry for its gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties [5]. While Carrageenan can also act as an emulsifier, its primary role in chocolate milk is a stabilizing agent [6]. A stabilizing agent helps keep the cocoa particles in suspension of the water after they have been blended and mixed by the emulsifier. The additive helps to maintain and prolong this uniform distribution of oil and water particles to stop them from separating and therefore getting cream at the very top [6] . The use of the additive has been controversial since some studies suggest it could promote: inflammation, bloating, IBS, food allergies, and even colon cancer [5]. However, since these studies are very limited, Carrageenan is deemed safe to consume in Canada and has not been banned from its use as a thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying agent. [7]
Role of Vitamins
While Vitamins are not classified as additives under Canadian law, there are a few that are worthy of note when comparing and contrasting milks.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol): Although Vitamin D is not naturally found in milk, it is frequently used by those within the dairy industry, and is even required for milk in Canada. Due to the extra calcium it provides, it works as a preventative measure against bone diseases and helps to ensure the health and overall strength of our bodies ([8]) . Vitamin D3 as opposed to Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) has proven to have shown longer lasting impacts on Vitamin D levels, therefore it is the more popular choice[9].
Vitamin A Palmitate: Vitamin A Palmitate can be found in Whole Milk, but is often stripped from skim milk during the fat reduction and/or removal process ([10]) . As a vitamin, it supports eye health, as well as reproduction and cell growth, hence it is often required of milk companies to add it back into Fat Free milks through the process of fortification ([11]).
Compare and Contrast
Nutrient | Natrel Organic Filtered 3.25% Milk[2] (Per 250 ml serving) | Natrel Organic Filtered 0% Milk[3] (Per 250 ml Serving) | Natrel 1% Dark Chocolate Milk [12] |
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Calories | (150 calories) | Lower (90 calories) | Highest (190 Calories) |
Lipids/Fat | (8 g) | Lower (0 g) | (3 g) |
Carbohydrates | Similar (13 g) | Similar (12 g) | Highest (32 g) |
Protein | Similar (9 g) | Similar 9 (g) | Slightly Lower (8 g) |
Cholesterol | (25 mg) | Lower (5 mg) | (10 mg) |
Sodium | (95 mg) | Higher (105 mg) | Highest (160 mg) |
Potassium | (350 mg) | Similar (350 mg) | Highest (500 mg) |
Calcium | (300 mg) | Similar (300 mg) | Lower (250 mg) |
Iron | (0.1 mg) | Similar (0.1 mg) | (1.5 mg) |
In addition to the above, Natrel Organic Filtered 0% Milk[3] also contains: Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc. Natrel Organic Filtered 3.25% Milk[2] does not have the above. Natrel Organic Filtered 0% Milk[3] seems to have less calories related to differences such as lower fat content. Other macronutrient (protein and carbohydrate) content was similar. Other differences include Cholesterol and Sodium (above). Sodium difference is not too significant as there is a 1% Daily value difference between the two products. Cholesterol has a 20 mg difference as mentioned above. Micronutrients like Potassium, Calcium and Iron were the same between the two products.
Labels
3.25% Whole Milk | Fat Free Skim Milk | Natrel 1% Dark Chocolate Milk | |
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Bilingual labelling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Common name of the food | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Date marking and storage instructions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Identity | Natrel | Natrel | Natrel |
Principal Place of Business | Montreal, Quebec | Montreal, Quebec | Montreal, Quebec |
Country of Origin | Canada | Canada | Canada |
Irradiated foods | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Legibility and location | No | No | No |
List of ingredients | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Nutrition Facts table | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Net quantity of the food | Yes- 4 Litres | Yes- 4 Litres | Yes - 1 litre |
Sweeteners | No | No | |
Allergens | Yes - Milk is a priority food allergen[13] | Yes - Milk is a priority food allergen[13] | Yes - Milk is a priority food allergen[13]
Soy Lecithin in people with allergies to Soy[14] |
Claims | N/A | N/A | N/A |
References
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- ↑ Gordon, Michael (01.03.2023). "Working with gravity: Separators guarantee milk fat consistency". Dairy Processing. Check date values in:
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(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Organic Filtered 3.25% Milk | Natrel
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Organic Filtered Skim Milk | Natrel
- ↑ https://www.thechocolatejournalist.com/blog/soy-lecithin-chocolate
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/carrageenan
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://thewholetruthfoods.com/learn/twt-chemx/e407-or-carrageenan
- ↑ http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Food/Carrageenan1.pdf
- ↑ Vitamin D Milk: Everything You Need to Know (healthline.com)
- ↑ Vitamin D2 vs. D3: What Is the Difference, and Which Is Better? (wellrx.com)
- ↑ Vitamin Fortification of Fluid Milk - Yeh - 2017 - Journal of Food Science - Wiley Online Library
- ↑ Vitamin A Palmitate: How it Compares to Vitamin A, and Benefits (healthline.com)
- ↑ Dark Chocolate Milk | Natrel
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "Milk - A Priority Food Allergen".
- ↑ "Soy - A priority Food Allergen".
- ↑ Sutherby, Rosanna (June 17 2021). "Vitamin D2 vs. D3: What Is the Difference, and Which Is Better?". WellRX. Check date values in:
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(help) - ↑ "Natrel Organic Filtered Skim Milk". Natrel.
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