Is Greek Yogurt Strawberry Banana Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Friendly Farms
Greek Yogurt Strawberry Banana is a dairy from Friendly Farms. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Natural Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cane sugar and natural flavors, which raise concerns about added sugars and processing. However, the presence of fruit purees and extracts offers some natural elements.
Main concern
Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to added sugars, raising health concerns.
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
- Contains strawberry puree and vegetable juice concentrate, providing natural fruit flavors.
- Includes ascorbic acid, which acts as an antioxidant and helps preserve freshness.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to added sugars, raising health concerns.
- Natural flavors are often processed and can obscure the true nature of the ingredients.
Who should avoid this product?
This dairy may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dairy so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Filtered Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Filtered Water is used here as base. Filtered water serves as the primary solvent in this yogurt, ensuring a smooth texture and hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: filtered water
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this dairy?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as flavor. Strawberry puree provides natural flavor and color, contributing to the yogurt's fruity profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: strawberry puree
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Is Whey Protein Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Whey Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Whey protein concentrate adds protein content, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey protein concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Whey Protein Concentrate
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dairy?
Bad
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are often derived from various sources and can be highly processed, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, commonly used to provide tartness and extend shelf life.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Fruit And Vegetable Juice Concentrate For Color safe in this dairy?
Medium
Fruit And Vegetable Juice Concentrate For Color is used here as colorant. This ingredient is used for coloring and may contain added sugars, raising concerns about its processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fruit and vegetable juice concentrate for color
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit And Vegetable Juice Concentrate For Color
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Is Malic Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is used to enhance tartness and flavor but is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: malic acid
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this dairy?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve the yogurt and maintain its freshness.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: ascorbic acid
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Is Stevia Leaf Extract safe in this dairy?
Medium
Stevia Leaf Extract is used here as sweetener. Stevia leaf extract is a natural sweetener that provides sweetness without calories, but its processing can vary.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: stevia leaf extract
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Is Monk Fruit Extract safe in this dairy?
Medium
Monk Fruit Extract is used here as sweetener. Monk fruit extract is a natural sweetener that offers sweetness without calories, though it may be processed.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: monk fruit extract
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Is Vegetable Juice Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Vegetable Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. Vegetable juice concentrate is used for coloring and may contain added sugars, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: vegetable juice concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Juice Concentrate
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Locust bean gum is a thickening agent that helps stabilize the yogurt's texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: locust bean gum
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: 3852236
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Allergens detected: milk
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