Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, protein fortified, with added vitamin A and vitamin D

This is standard 2% reduced-fat milk with extra protein and added vitamins A and D, poured over cereal, stirred into coffee, or used as the liquid in pancake batter, mashed potatoes, and creamy sauces. Its slightly thicker mouthfeel compared with skim milk comes from the retained milkfat, while the protein fortification gives it a marginally richer body than standard 2% milk, closer to whole milk in the mouth without the same fat content. It steams well for lattes, whips into whipped toppings less readily than cream but still works in baking recipes calling for milk without needing any substitution, and it's a common base for homemade pudding or bechamel.

Keep it refrigerated at all times and use it within about a week of opening, checking the date on the carton since fortified milks spoil at the same rate as regular milk despite the extra protein. At only 56 calories per 100 g, it's one of the lower-calorie liquids to build a breakfast or coffee habit around, and it supplies 3.95 g of protein and 11% DV calcium per 100 g, useful for a cereal bowl or a glass alongside a meal without adding much to the calorie count. Sodium is modest at 59 mg per 100 g, and a full cup serving weighs 246 g.