If skimmed milk is your top priority, a pack of 6 × 1 L is a good way to stock up at home, but the bottles aren’t very practical for a lunchbox. The Lactel and Matin Léger skimmed milk products listed here contain 3.3 to 3.4 g of protein per 100 ml. To compare them with a protein-enriched milk, check its nutritional information and fat content, as the Auchan product featured here isn’t skimmed. The smaller Candia sizes mentioned for taking on the go are also semi-skimmed.
You want to compare the protein content of different milks without compromising on fat content. Lactel lists 0.1 g of fat and 3.3 g of protein per 100 ml for its Bio Écrémé milk; the Joybuy listing for Matin Léger gives 0.1 g and 3.4 g per 100 ml respectively.
You’re also considering protein-enriched milk. Compare the values per 100 ml and the product description: the high-protein Auchan milk featured in a pack of 6 × 1 L contains 10 g/L of fat, so it won’t meet the needs of someone specifically looking for skimmed milk.
You’d rather pop a sealed portion into your bag than take a 1 L bottle. Candia offers GrandLait multipacks of 6 × 25 cl and 6 × 50 cl, but this is semi-skimmed milk. Consider the size and type of milk together.
When choosing a multipack, start by deciding what matters most: strictly skimmed milk, protein content or a sealed portion you can take with you. Then compare the nutritional information on the same per-100 ml basis, along with the volume of each container.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Skimmed milk | Check the product description and fat content per 100 ml, rather than relying on the words “protein-enriched” alone. | I want to buy a multipack of skimmed milk above all else, even if another product highlights its protein content; around 42% of consumers put this requirement first. |
| Protein content | Compare the protein per 100 ml and check the fat content and ingredients when the milk is enriched. | If my priority is the amount of protein in the volume I drink, I need to distinguish between standard milk and an enriched formula; almost 33% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| On-the-go size | Check the volume of each portion and the storage instructions after opening, as well as the pack’s total volume. | For my lunchbox, I prefer a small sealed portion to a 1 L bottle; around 25% of consumers say portability is their main concern. |
Auchan high-protein milk contains added milk proteins, but it also has 10 g/L of fat. Being enriched doesn’t make it interchangeable with skimmed milk.
Before choosing between the two categories, compare the product description, protein and fat content per 100 ml.
This pack is handy for keeping several bottles at home, but each 1 L bottle takes up more space than a 25 or 50 cl portion.
If you’re taking milk with you, compare smaller sealed containers and check whether they’re skimmed or semi-skimmed.
Matin Léger lactose-free skimmed milk contains 3.4 g of protein per 100 ml. The lactose-free label doesn’t replace checking the nutritional information.
Check the lactose, protein and fat content separately, depending on what you’re looking for.
According to the Ministry of the Economy, you should follow the manufacturer’s storage instructions once the pack has been opened.
Make a note of when you opened it, keep the milk in the fridge and follow the storage period given for the product you bought.
Sizes vary within the same brand. Check the product description and size of the one you choose rather than assuming that the whole range has the same features.
Lactel’s Bio Écrémé milk is available in 1 L and 50 cl sizes; Matin Léger also offers lactose-free skimmed milk in a 6 × 1 L pack.
The semi-skimmed GrandLait range includes packs of 6 × 1 L, 6 × 50 cl and 6 × 25 cl; Candia Viva is also available in a pack of 6 × 50 cl.
Carrefour lists Classic’ skimmed milk in a pack of 6 × 1 L cartons, a size designed for stocking up at home.
Auchan offers high-protein UHT milk in a 6 × 1 L pack. Consider it separately from multipacks of skimmed milk.
This 6 × 1 L pack of skimmed milk is a good option for stocking up at home when skimmed milk is your priority. The volume of each bottle sets it apart from smaller sizes designed for a lunchbox.
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Consider this size if you want to keep skimmed milk at home rather than take a small sealed portion with you.
The product listing gives 3.4 g of protein and 0.1 g of fat per 100 ml, and labels the milk “lactose-free”. These values describe this milk; they don’t make it a protein-enriched formula.
Once opened, refrigerate the bottle and use within three days, following the instructions for this product.
No. Lactel Bio Écrémé milk contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 ml, while Matin Léger skimmed milk contains 3.4 g per 100 ml. If you’re looking for an enriched formula, compare the protein per 100 ml and the ingredients list. Don’t assume it will also be skimmed.
A sealed 25 or 50 cl portion is easier to carry than a 1 L bottle. Candia offers both sizes in multipacks in its GrandLait semi-skimmed range, so check the type of milk if you specifically want a skimmed product.
Don’t treat an opened bottle as if it were a sealed UHT pack. The Ministry of the Economy recommends following the storage instructions on the packaging after opening. Check them before taking the milk with you, and make sure you can store it as the manufacturer advises.
Not if “skimmed” is essential to you: the Auchan high-protein milk featured here contains 10 g/L of fat. If you’re comparing protein content instead, check the values per 100 ml and the fat content of both products before choosing.