Skimmed Milk Powder
meat · base score 0.5 · also listed as nonfat dry milk
What is it?
Skimmed Milk Powder is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 11 products
- Also listed as
- nonfat dry milk
Common questions about skimmed milk powder
Is Skimmed Milk Powder good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain skimmed milk powder?
11 UK products list skimmed milk powder as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is skimmed milk powder called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: nonfat dry milk. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade skimmed milk powder?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is skimmed milk powder in dog food?
Skimmed milk powder is dried cow's milk with most of the fat removed. It adds milk proteins and minerals such as calcium. It still contains lactose, so some dogs may react to it.
Is skimmed milk powder safe for lactose intolerant dogs?
Dogs with lactose intolerance or dairy sensitivity may experience digestive upset with skimmed milk powder. Speak to your vet if your dog has a known sensitivity to dairy products.
