What Does 2 Percent Fat Mean in Dairy Products?
                                
                                
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                                Dairy product labels can be confusing, but the number 2% on a milk carton refers to the percentage of milkfat by the product's total weight. Contrary to a common misconception, it does not mean that only 2% of the fat has been removed from the milk.