Skimmed Milk Powder

meat ingredient

Medium

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.

Other names on labels: nonfat dry milk

At a glance

Base score
0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
Found in
11 products

Products containing skimmed milk powder

Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.

Common questions about skimmed milk powder

Is Skimmed Milk Powder good for dogs?

We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.

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.

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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 above, sorted by rating.

What else is skimmed milk powder called on labels?

Manufacturers can also list it as nonfat dry milk. We match this 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.