Is Original Plain Yogurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arz
This page reviews Original Plain Yogurt by Arz as a dairy. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
This yogurt contains cultured pasteurized grade A milk and cream, along with probiotic cultures. The presence of live cultures supports a clean rating due to their natural benefits.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
This yogurt contains cultured pasteurized grade A milk and cream, along with probiotic cultures. The presence of live cultures supports a clean rating due to their natural benefits.
Main concern
Condensed skim milk may raise concerns about processing and quality compared to whole milk.
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 live and active cultures, which are beneficial for gut health.
- Cultured pasteurized grade A milk and cream indicate a high-quality dairy base.
- Pectin is a natural thickener that enhances texture without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Condensed skim milk may raise concerns about processing and quality compared to whole milk.
- The presence of pectin, while natural, indicates some level of processing.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.
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Is Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk is used here as base. Cultured pasteurized grade A milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing a rich source of calcium and protein while ensuring safety through pasteurization.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cultured pasteurized grade a milk
Read the full ingredient profile for Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk
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Is Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and creaminess to the yogurt, enhancing mouthfeel and flavor without artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream
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Is Condensed Skim Milk safe in this dairy?
Medium
Condensed Skim Milk is used here as base. Condensed skim milk is used for texture but may indicate a more processed ingredient compared to whole milk, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: condensed skim milk
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Is Pectin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a natural thickener derived from fruits, used to improve texture but suggests some processing in the yogurt's formulation.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: pectin
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Is S Thermophilus safe in this dairy?
Good
S Thermophilus is used here as natural_extract. Streptococcus thermophilus is a beneficial probiotic culture that aids in digestion and contributes to the yogurt's characteristic tangy flavor.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: s. thermophilus
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Is L Bulgaricus safe in this dairy?
Good
L Bulgaricus is used here as natural_extract. Lactobacillus bulgaricus is a probiotic strain essential for yogurt fermentation, promoting gut health and enhancing flavor.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: l. bulgaricus
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Is L Lactis safe in this dairy?
Good
L Lactis is used here as natural_extract. Lactococcus lactis is a probiotic that contributes to the fermentation process, improving the yogurt's texture and flavor profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: l. lactis
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Is L Casei safe in this dairy?
Good
L Casei is used here as natural_extract. Lactobacillus casei is a beneficial probiotic that supports digestive health and enhances the yogurt's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: l. casei
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Is L Acidophilus safe in this dairy?
Good
L Acidophilus is used here as natural_extract. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a well-known probiotic that aids digestion and contributes positively to gut flora.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: l. acidophilus
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Is Bifidobacterium safe in this dairy?
Good
Bifidobacterium is used here as natural_extract. Bifidobacterium is a beneficial probiotic that supports gut health and is commonly found in fermented dairy products.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: bifidobacterium
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: 3438729
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Allergens detected: milk
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