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We have been drinking skimmed milk for many years now, bit since moving to Aus 10 weeks ago we are struggling to find it in most supermarkets, there is one that stocks it but the shop is rubbish to go there for your weekly shop so we don't use it. Does anyone understand the types of milk, the colours of lids ( there is no consistency with them) and what is Hilo milk??

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In my supermarket there is hi lo which I think is comparable to semi skimmed which in Woolworths is usually green bottle. There is one in the red container which is skimmed and then a pale blue one called Tone no fat.

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HiLo is high calcium, low fat milk.

Skimmed milk should be easy to find in any supermarket; look for names like "Shape", "Pura Tone", "Skimmer", and "Skinny Milk". These are all brands of skimmed milk.

I don't think you'll find "semi-skimmed" milk; it seems to be a UK novelty.

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Milk marked as No Fat is skimmed milk.

Milk marked as Low Fat (or Lite) is semi-skimmed.

There is no standard colour scheme for the different types (although white top usually indicates full fat).

Certainly where we live there is plenty of choice and availability of skimmed and semi-skimmed. Semi-skimmed is usually close in price to full fat but skimmed is about twice the price.

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Where are you? I buy my milk at a small local shop here in Rockingham - organic, non-homogenised full fat or skimmed - gorgeous...:thumbup:

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Too much choice to understand it, I just drink the first option....

Regular Milk / Whole Milk / Full Cream Milk

Full fat milk on average contains at the most 3.8 percent milk fat and at least 3.2 percent milk fat. Whole milk has a rich creamy texture. Whole milk contains the most fat it is recommended for toddlers and children because it increases their bone density. Teenagers and young adults continue to drink full cream milk because they prefer the taste or want or need to gain weight. Adults trying to lose weight should avoid regular milk is because of its higher fat content.

Reduced Fat Milk

Reduced fat milk contains approximately 2 percent milk fat. If you are trying to change from drinking full cream milk but finding it difficult then reduced fat milk is a good option. However, unless your diet is very low in fat then reduced fat milk is still too high in fat to help you lose those extra kilos. Reduced fat milk is excellent for teenagers and young adults who want to maintain their weight.

Low Fat Milk

Milk has less than 1.5 percent milk fat which is why most people find it the most appealing compromise. Low fat milk has all the same nutritional benefits of higher fat milks and even has added calcium so it is ideal for teenagers and adults who are watching their weight.

Skim Milk/No Fat Milk

Skim milk has as much fat removed as possible and contains no more than 0.5 percent milk fat. Milk solids are added to give flavour, however, some people find that no fat milk is too thin and watery. No fat milk has all the nutrients but half the calories whole milk. Skim milk is the ideal choice for adults who want the goodness of milk and are on a low fat diet. Skim milk must not be consumed by toddlers or children under the age of five.

Buttermilk/ Cultured Milk

Buttermilk is made by adding a lactic-acid culture to pasteurised skim or low fat milk. Buttermilk has a tangy flavour which makes it great for baking. Buttermilk is commonly used for baking pancakes and muffins. Buttermilk was originally a by-product of butter making, but is now made by culturing milk. Sometimes a small amount of butter is added for a smoother flavour and texture. Buttermilk is not usually fortified with vitamins A and D.

Modified Milk

Modified Milk can be protein or calcium enriched, iron fortified, low in lactose or contain plant sterols which lower cholesterol. Modified milk is made to specially cater for certain dietary requirements. Modified milks specifies who it is targeted to and explains the benefits on its packaging. Modified milk with extra calcium is great for menopausal women, elderly people and those who need extra calcium, especially those at risk of developing osteoporosis.

Fortified Milk
Whole or low fat milk that has nutrients added. For example Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin D which are not naturally found nutrients.

Ultrafiltration (UF) Milk

This type of milk is enriched with protein and calcium.

Calcium Enriched Milk

This type of milk has even more calcium packed into a glass of milk. No fat or low-fat milk is generally modified. Calcium enriched milk contains about 500 milligrams of added calcium per cup which means it is excellent for menopausal women, elderly people and those who need extra calcium, especially those at risk of developing osteoporosis.

Flavoured Milk

Flavours can be added to regular, reduced fat, skim, modified and longlife milk. Some types of flavours have been sweetened with low kilojoules sweeteners but most have a lot of added sugar which equals added kilojoules.

Malted Milk

Malt is often added to milk and is a common flavour added to milkshakes. You can buy malt and honey and a range of flavours all ready packaged from your supermarket or you can buy the powder and make you own milk drinks.

Acidophilus Milk

Acidophilus milk has the same nutritional value as the milk it is made from. Acidophilus milk is usually skim milk with bacterium lactobacillus acidophilus added to it. Acidophilus milk is good for our digestive systems and can help combat intolerances. Acidophilus milk helps restore beneficial bacteria to the intestines after taking antibiotics. Acidophilus milk is good for you if you have or have had travellers' diarrhoea.

Lactose Reduced Milk

Lactose is an enzyme found naturally in milk. Lactose reduced milk is an option for those with a lactose intolerance.

http://www.dairyfoods.com.au/milk/

and of course A2 Milk

:lol:

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You're really milking it now ABC!

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There's tons of choice in Woolies - all different types. The coloured lids are not uniform across brands though. Just look for Lite and if in doubt, ask in the dairy section. That's what we did - just explain you've just arrived in the country and the labelling is different to what you're used to.

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I know what you mean. We buy Dairy Farmers No Fat Skim (pink top) as it is the only one I have found which is purely pasteurized all the others have things added and include homoganised (excuse spelling) milk.

The same with fruit juice. We can't buy the cartons of pure fruit juice concentrate with just water added. They all have gum and vitamins and other things added. They are additive mad here.

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Gosh where is this supermarket we have such an array of stuff non milk, milk, a whole huge cabinet full of the stuff.

Don't you know its soy you have to drink these days and light at that :D

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I've been a skimmed milk drinker for years and I have found that Dairy Farmers No Fat Skimmed milk (pink top) is the one I prefer. It's only since I came here that I have discovered that I am fussy about it - in the UK I really didn't care!

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Well I've just checked the two cartons of both orange juice and breakfast juice (Berri and Original) and neither of them have gum and other stuff added. The orange has vitamin C but that's it.

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Not much of a choice then! :lol:

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This is the ONLY way that Milk should be. There really is a significant difference with Organic. Also Organic lasts longer due to the process they put it through.

It's usually double the price but it is well worth it.

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Agree with u. I liked the bit on the current affairs programme the other night which said if your great great grand mother would recognize it then it's not food! How many aisles does that rule out. I felt much more supported with additive free food choices in the UK. Here I am a freak. All the parents were being educated about the content of food. I sense it will be another 5 years before the baby aisle is questioned here. I bet child dentists make a fortune here to!