The Finnish company Valio is engaged in the production of various milk products, which can be easily found on sale on the shelves of Russian stores. The brand has been leading its history since 1905.
Finnish Valio milk has proved to be quite good, and experts and ordinary customers haven’t found anything harmful in the drink, choosing it for themselves as a daily meal.
The types, composition and calorie content of the product will be discussed later.
Valio milk
The Valio brand product is manufactured in Finland. The plant processes 80% of the milk, which is obtained not only from Finnish farms, but also from Russia and Estonia. Collaboration is carried out only with trusted companies that pass grading certification. Valio only produces products from an elite class product.
This company policy completely eliminates the presence of antibiotics, hormones and GMOs in the composition.
On the Russian markets, Valio ultra-pasteurized milk is on sale with various percentages of fat content: 0%, 1.5%, 2.5%, 3.2% and natural 3.5–4.5%.
There are products in which lactose does not exceed the rate of 0.01%. The product was developed by Finnish specialists in 2001 specifically for people with intolerance to this substance. The absence of this component does not affect the appearance and taste of milk.
The company also produces Valio milk powder, intended for baby feeding from 0 to a year and older.
Milk 0%
"Valio" 0% contains only skim milk. Accordingly, in 100 ml of the drink there is only 31 kcal. Skim milk is suitable for those who are counting calories and want to lose weight.
Speaking of energy value, it is worth mentioning the amount of BZHU:
- proteins - 3 grams;
- fats - 0.05 grams;
- carbohydrates - 4.7 grams.
Skim milk "Valio" is the first elite variety product to appear in Russian stores. It is sold in convenient cardboard packaging (1 liter), which allows you to reliably maintain the beneficial properties of the ultra-pasteurized drink.
Milk 1.5%
Valio 1.5% is a drink with a reduced amount of fat. But all the benefits of milk and its natural taste are completely preserved and do not have "watery" taste.
Along with fat-free, one and a half percent product also belongs to the category of dietary products that do not allow to gain excess weight, but at the same time supplies the body with all useful substances.
The composition of "Valio" 1.5% is represented by only two types of milk: skim and whole. There are no additional flavor enhancers, flavors, hormones and GMOs.
Ultra-pasteurization, which is subject to the drink, allows you to store it in unopened packaging for up to six months. But after opening, the expiration date is limited to 4 days.
The energy value of the product per 100 ml is as follows:
- calories - 44;
- proteins - 3.2 grams;
- fats - 1.5 grams;
- carbohydrates - 4.7 grams.
Valio 2.5%
Finnish milk with an indicator of 2.5% already has a higher fat content. Perhaps the drink with such a fat content is the most popular among Russian buyers. It is not fatty, but at the same time it has a rich milk taste and, of course, the benefits of natural milk.
Speaking of naturalness, it is worth mentioning the composition of Valio milk 2.5%. And he is like this: skim and whole milk. The addition of taste enhancing and extending shelf life ingredients is completely excluded.
The energy value of this product per 100 ml is as follows:
- calories - 53;
- proteins - 3 grams;
- fats - 2.5 grams;
- carbohydrates - 4.7 grams.
Valio 3.2%
Milk in 3.2% is also very popular among buyers, as it is ideal as an additive to dishes, coffee, for the preparation of desserts and cocktails. And all this is obtained not only with a natural rich taste, but also with absolute benefits, since there is nothing in the composition except skim and whole milk.
Such a percentage of fat content implies an increased calorie content of the product for the same 100 ml. The energy value of milk is as follows:
- calories - 60;
- proteins - 3 grams;
- fats - 3.2 grams;
- carbohydrates - 4.7 grams.
Selective (3.5-4.5%)
This type of milk from Valio contains natural fat content, which depends on the breed of the cow to a greater extent, as well as on weather conditions, the supplied feed, etc.
The taste of selected milk is more creamy and dense. It is suitable as an independent drink, and as an additive to cocktails, as well as for baking, cereals and pancakes.
The composition contains only whole milk. Convenient packaging allows you to easily use the product and not lose its beneficial properties.
Energy value is as follows:
- calories - 62-71 depending on the fat content;
- proteins - 3 grams;
- fats - 3.5-4.5 grams;
- carbohydrates - 4.7 grams.
Lactose-free milk
Valio can be proud of these products, since it was the first of its kind that did not have milk sugar, that is, lactose. In this connection, people with intolerance to this component were able to drink milk without fear of symptoms such as heaviness in the abdomen, nausea, etc.
With all this, lactose-free milk is a drink that has all the same taste and healthy properties that are inherent in an ordinary product. It can be used both as a drink and as an additive to dishes.
The difference of such a product from others is not only in the absence of lactose, but also in a low amount of carbohydrates, which makes milk suitable for losing weight.
The composition is represented by normalized milk, vitamin D and calcium. The energy value:
- calories - 38;
- proteins - 3 grams;
- fats - 1.5-3 g;
- carbohydrates - 3.1 g.
The product is produced with 1.5% and 3% fat. There are volumes of 1 liter and 250 ml.
Product Reviews
Reviews about Valio milk are extremely positive, and both ordinary customers and experienced experts have such an opinion.
It can be noted that Finnish products adequately withstand competition in the Russian market. What did people like in milk:
- lack of gluten in the composition;
- a wide selection of different percentages of fat content;
- lactose free milk;
- the composition is completely clean without any additives;
- products are also available to vegetarians;
- the taste and usefulness of milk does not change from its fat content;
- lack of GMOs;
- the product is good both as a drink and as a complement to various pastries, desserts, cereals and dishes.
The only negative that buyers have identified is the high price compared to similar products of domestic manufacturers. But if the product is of high quality, then its price is justified.