Is Plus Protein Strawberry Yoghurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pauls
Plus Protein Strawberry Yoghurt is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Pauls. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Flavours, Sweeteners 950 955 affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes skim milk and strawberry puree, but also contains synthetic sweeteners and colors, raising quality concerns. Ingredients like thickener and stabilizer indicate processing.
Main concern
Includes synthetic sweeteners (950, 955), which raise concerns about artificial additives 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
- Contains skim milk, providing a source of calcium and protein, contributing positively to the rating.
- Strawberry puree adds natural flavor and some fruit content, enhancing the overall quality.
Concerns
- Includes synthetic sweeteners (950, 955), which raise concerns about artificial additives in the product.
- Presence of artificial colors (black carrot concentrate, black currant concentrate) indicates processing and potential quality issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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, supporting a healthier profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: skim milk
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common base ingredient, ensuring the right consistency and texture in the yogurt without adding calories.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Milk Solids safe in this dairy?
Medium
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids enhance creaminess and nutritional content but are processed, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk solids
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this dairy?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as flavor. Strawberry puree adds natural flavor and some fruit content, contributing positively to the overall quality of the yogurt.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: strawberry puree (3%)
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Is Thickener 1442 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Thickener 1442 is used here as thickener. Thickener (1442) is used to improve texture but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickener (1442)
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Is Flavours safe in this dairy?
Bad
Flavours is used here as flavor. Flavours are often artificial, raising concerns about the use of synthetic additives that may affect product quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavours
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Is Black Carrot Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Black Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Black carrot concentrate is a natural colorant but indicates processing, which may affect the perception of quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (black carrot concentrate)
Read the full ingredient profile for Black Carrot Concentrate
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Is Black Currant Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Black Currant Concentrate is used here as colorant. Black currant concentrate serves as a natural colorant, but its presence suggests processing, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (black currant concentrate)
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Is Sweeteners 950 955 safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sweeteners 950 955 is used here as sweetener. Sweeteners (950, 955) are synthetic additives that can raise health concerns and indicate a highly processed product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sweeteners se quantity Average quantity (950, 955)
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt is added for flavor enhancement but can raise concerns about sodium content in processed foods.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Stabiliser 412 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Stabiliser 412 is used here as stabilizer. Stabiliser (412) helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient, which may affect the overall quality perception.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliser (412)
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Is Live Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Live Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Live cultures contribute to probiotic benefits, enhancing the yogurt's health profile and supporting digestive health.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: live cultures (from milk)
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: 4253309
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Allergens detected: milk
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