Nestlé Cuts Milk Fat in Powder by 60%
The company's R&D teams developed a method that keeps taste and creamy texture while lowering calories.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Healthy Food
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Nestlé has developed a way to reduce milk fat in milk powder by up to 60% while keeping quality, taste, and a creamy texture. The technology was first introduced in Ninho Adulto in Brazil and is being rolled out across the Nido portfolio globally.
Why it matters
The approach offers a route to lower-calorie dairy products without sacrificing the qualities consumers expect from full-fat milk. Because the change is applied across a global product line, it could affect what many households buy and consume.
Nestlé reports milk fat in milk powder can be reduced by up to 60% using controlled aggregation of milk proteins to mimic the size and texture of milk fat. The source does not provide exact calorie figures or independent verification of the claim.
The players
Nestlé
Nestlé is a global food and beverage company headquartered in Switzerland, known for brands including Nido and Ninho across dairy and nutrition categories.
The details
Nestlé's R&D teams found the method, which uses controlled aggregation of milk proteins to imitate the size and texture of milk fat. The technology has been introduced in Ninho Adulto in Brazil and is being rolled out across the Nido portfolio worldwide.
Timeline
The announcement was made recently; the core event date was not specified in the source.
Culture Shift
The move extends Nestlé's established Nido milk powder line, which has long been sold as a household dairy staple, by applying new formulation technology to lower its fat content. It reflects a broader market pattern in which food makers reformulate familiar products to meet growing demand for lower-calorie options.
Shoppers who buy Nido or Ninho milk powder may find reduced-fat versions in the coming period as the rollout proceeds. The source does not confirm exact pricing, package labeling, or regional availability timelines.
The takeaway
Lower-fat milk powder that keeps its taste and texture could make it easier to choose lighter dairy options without changing familiar recipes. Checking product labels as new versions appear will show how much fat and how many calories each one contains.
Further reading
Explore more on Healthy Food to see how reduced-fat and lower-calorie dairy products fit into everyday eating.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Feedstuffs.
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