Is Mixed Berry Yoggies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nature's Garden
Mixed Berry Yoggies is a snack from Nature's Garden. 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 Palm Fat, Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes soluble corn fiber and palm fat, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of sugar and palm kernel oil also indicates a less favorable quality profile.
Main concern
High sugar content from yogurt coating and fruit cubes raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 fruit purees like strawberry and blueberry, providing natural flavors and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes probiotics like Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG, which may support gut health.
- Yogurt coating adds a creamy texture and flavor, enhancing the overall snack experience.
Concerns
- High sugar content from yogurt coating and fruit cubes raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm fat and palm kernel oil are processed fats that may have sustainability concerns.
- Soluble corn fiber, while a source of fiber, is a processed ingredient that may not offer the same benefits as whole foods.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack 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 snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Apple Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Apple Puree is used here as base. Apple puree provides natural sweetness and moisture, contributing to the overall flavor profile of the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: Apple Puree
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as base. Strawberry puree adds natural flavor and color, enhancing the fruitiness of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Strawberry Puree
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Is Blueberry Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Blueberry Puree is used here as base. Blueberry puree contributes antioxidants and a rich flavor, supporting the fruit content of the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: Blueberry Puree
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Is Raspberry Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Raspberry Puree is used here as base. Raspberry puree adds tartness and depth of flavor, complementing the other fruit purees.
Role in formula: base
Original: Raspberry Puree
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate enhances flavor and provides acidity, balancing the sweetness of the fruit purees.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Lemon Juice Concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Elderberry Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Elderberry Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Elderberry juice concentrate adds a unique flavor and potential antioxidant benefits to the snack.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Elderberry Juice Concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Elderberry Juice Concentrate
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Is Soluble Corn Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Soluble Corn Fiber is used here as thickener. Soluble corn fiber acts as a thickener and source of fiber, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Soluble Corn Fiber
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Is Citrus Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Citrus Fiber is used here as thickener. Citrus fiber is used for texture and moisture retention, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Citrus Fiber
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Is Citrus Pectin safe in this snack?
Medium
Citrus Pectin is used here as thickener. Citrus pectin serves as a gelling agent, contributing to texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Citrus Pectin
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as fat. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises sustainability concerns and may not be the healthiest fat option.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Palm Fat
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises health concerns due to high intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Kernel Oil is used here as fat. Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that may have negative health implications and sustainability issues.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Nonfat Dry Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Nonfat Dry Milk is used here as base. Nonfat dry milk adds creaminess and protein but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Nonfat Dry Milk
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Is Yogurt Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Yogurt Powder is used here as base. Yogurt powder provides flavor and probiotics but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Yogurt Powder
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Is Greek Yogurt Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Greek Yogurt Powder is used here as base. Greek yogurt powder adds creaminess and protein but is also a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Greek Yogurt Powder
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Soy Lecithin
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Lactic Acid
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavor
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but contributes to sodium intake concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Natural Mixed Berry Type Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Mixed Berry Type Flavor is used here as flavor. This flavoring adds berry taste but lacks clarity on its specific components.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Mixed Berry Type Flavor
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Is Microencapsulated Probiotic Lactobacillus Rhamnosus Gg safe in this snack?
Good
Microencapsulated Probiotic Lactobacillus Rhamnosus Gg is used here as probiotic. This probiotic strain may support gut health, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: probiotic
Original: Microencapsulated Probiotic Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG
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: 3464337
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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