Nestlé Cuts Milk Powder Fat by Up to 60%
Shoppers watching fat and calories may soon find reduced-fat Nido milk powder that keeps its creamy texture.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Healthy Food
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Nestlé has developed a method to reduce milk fat in milk powder by up to 60% while keeping its quality, taste, and creamy texture. The technology has been introduced in Ninho Adulto in Brazil and is being rolled out across the company's Nido portfolio globally.
Why it matters
For readers managing their intake of saturated fat and calories, a lower-fat milk powder that still tastes and feels creamy could make reduced-fat dairy options more appealing. The development comes as food manufacturers look for ways to lower fat and calorie content without sacrificing the sensory qualities consumers expect.
The figure comes from Nestlé's own research and development teams, which report that milk fat in milk powder can be reduced by up to 60% without losing quality, taste, or creamy texture. The source does not include independent study design, sample size, or sensory testing results.
The players
Nestlé
A global food and beverage company with a broad portfolio of nutrition, dairy, and confectionery brands, including the Nido and Ninho milk powder lines.
The details
According to Nestlé, the method uses controlled aggregation of milk proteins to mimic the size and texture of milk fat, so the powder still feels rich even with less actual fat. Lower fat content also reduces the calorie level compared with full-fat milk. The same company has also described an enzymatic process that reduces intrinsic sugars in key ingredients and a micro-aeration technology that increases the creaminess of chocolate.
Timeline
Nestlé announced the milk fat reduction breakthrough at an unspecified recent date.
Health Landscape
Reformulating full-fat dairy products to lower fat and calorie content is part of an ongoing industry effort to offer options that fit broader dietary guidance on saturated fat and energy intake. This development adds a milk powder example to that effort, though its health impact depends on how the reduced-fat product fits into an individual's overall diet.
If you rely on milk powder for cooking or drinking, reduced-fat versions may become available as Nestlé rolls out the technology across its Nido line, so checking labels for fat and calorie content can help you compare options. Anyone tracking saturated fat or calorie intake may want to discuss whether a reduced-fat dairy choice fits their needs with a doctor or registered dietitian.
The takeaway
Reformulated dairy products like this one show how manufacturers are working to reduce fat and calories while keeping familiar taste and texture. When comparing milk powders, reading the nutrition label for fat and calorie content remains the most reliable way to choose what fits your diet.
Further reading
For more on lower-calorie and reformulated staples, explore our Healthy Food coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Feedstuffs.
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