Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D

This is whole milk at the same 3.25% milkfat as the standard fortified carton, but without added vitamin A or vitamin D, a version sometimes found from smaller dairies, farm stands, or specific product lines that skip fortification. In the kitchen it behaves identically to any whole milk: it steams for lattes and hot cocoa, thickens into white sauces and gravies, forms the base of rice pudding and pancake or waffle batter, and rounds out the texture of mashed potatoes when stirred in warm. Bakers often reach for it specifically because the fat content helps breads and cakes brown and stay moist.

Check the label to confirm whether a carton is fortified, since this is the unfortified version, and refrigerate it the same way as any dairy milk, using it within about a week of opening for the best flavor. Per 100 g it delivers 61 calories, 3.15 g of protein, 4.78 g of carbohydrate, and 43 mg of sodium, with a fat content of 3.27 g that gives baked goods and sauces the same rich, full mouthfeel whole milk is chosen for in the first place, whether or not the carton carries added vitamins, and with only 61 calories per 100 g it remains a moderate-calorie pour by any measure.