Is Greek Yogurt - Black Cherry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Presidents Choice
Greek Yogurt - Black Cherry is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Presidents Choice. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes skim milk and bacterial culture, which are beneficial. However, the black cherry fruit preparation contains sugar and other additives, raising quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes skim milk and bacterial culture, which are beneficial. However, the black cherry fruit preparation contains sugar and other additives, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
The black cherry fruit preparation contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Skim milk provides a good source of calcium and is low in fat, contributing positively to the overall rating.
- Bacterial culture is essential for yogurt fermentation, enhancing texture and flavor while supporting gut health.
Concerns
- The black cherry fruit preparation contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
- Ingredients like rice starch and natural flavor indicate processing, which may detract from the overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dairy.
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Is Skim Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein while being low in fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: Skim milk
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Is Black Cherry Fruit Preparation safe in this dairy?
Medium
Black Cherry Fruit Preparation is used here as flavor. This preparation includes sugar and other additives, which may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Black cherry fruit preparation (sugar, water, black cherries, rice starch, natural flavour, pectin, concentrated carrot juice, citric acid)
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Is Bacterial Culture safe in this dairy?
Good
Bacterial Culture is used here as natural_extract. Bacterial culture is crucial for yogurt fermentation, contributing to the product's probiotic benefits and flavor development.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Bacterial culture
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3244107
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