Is Oui Cinnamon & Apple Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Yoplait
This page reviews Oui Cinnamon & Apple by Yoplait as a dairy. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes pasteurized milk and cream, which are good quality dairy ingredients. However, the presence of cane sugar and brown sugar raises concerns about added sugars, impacting the overall rating.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes pasteurized milk and cream, which are good quality dairy ingredients. However, the presence of cane sugar and brown sugar raises concerns about added sugars, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Cane sugar and brown sugar are added, which can contribute to excessive sugar intake.
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 yogurt cultures (L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus) which are beneficial for gut health.
- Pasteurized milk and cream provide a good source of dairy, contributing to a creamy texture.
- Natural flavors and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg enhance the taste without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Cane sugar and brown sugar are added, which can contribute to excessive sugar intake.
- Natural flavor is vague and may include processed components, raising quality concerns.
- Tapioca flour is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- 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 Pasteurized Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients and a creamy base for the yogurt.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurized Milk
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Is Pasteurized Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Cream is used here as base. Pasteurized cream adds richness and creaminess to the product, enhancing its texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurized Cream
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is used to adjust the consistency of the yogurt, ensuring a smooth texture.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Water
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Cane Sugar
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar contributes to sweetness and flavor, but also adds to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Brown Sugar
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Is Apples safe in this dairy?
Good
Apples is used here as flavor. Apples provide natural sweetness and flavor, contributing to the overall fruitiness of the yogurt.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Apples
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Is Tapioca Flour safe in this dairy?
Medium
Tapioca Flour is used here as thickener. Tapioca flour is used as a thickening agent, but it is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Tapioca Flour
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dairy?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances the overall taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific components.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavor
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Is Fruit Juice safe in this dairy?
Good
Fruit Juice is used here as colorant. Fruit juice is used for coloring, providing a natural alternative to artificial colorants.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Fruit Juice (for color)
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Is Pectin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Pectin is used here as stabilizer. Pectin acts as a stabilizer, helping to maintain the yogurt's texture, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Pectin
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as acidulant. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the yogurt.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Lemon Juice Concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Yogurt Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Yogurt Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Yogurt cultures are essential for fermentation, contributing to the yogurt's probiotic benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Yogurt Cultures (L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus)
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Is Cinnamon safe in this dairy?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon adds a warm flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cinnamon
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Is Ginger safe in this dairy?
Good
Ginger is used here as flavor. Ginger contributes a spicy note, complementing the other flavors and enhancing the product's complexity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ginger
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Is Nutmeg safe in this dairy?
Good
Nutmeg is used here as flavor. Nutmeg adds depth to the flavor profile, providing a warm and aromatic quality to the yogurt.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Nutmeg
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Is Tricalcium Citrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Tricalcium Citrate is used here as fortifier. Tricalcium citrate is added as a calcium source, but it is a processed ingredient with limited natural benefits.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: Tricalcium Citrate
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: 3260598
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