low-fat

adjective

: containing or having less fat than usual
a low-fat diet
low-fat dairy products

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Whole milk, low-fat or non-fat milk can be used, resulting in a light texture. Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 Yet, commercial low-fat buttermilk (often made with the low-fat milk leftover from heavy cream production) is likely easier to find at your supermarket, and is perfectly serviceable. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026 This type of cottage cheese is considered a low-fat food. Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Mar. 2026 Fat Content Changes the Curve Greek yogurt comes in nonfat, low-fat, and full-fat varieties. Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-fat

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“Low-fat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-fat. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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