Porridge Style Apple Cinnamon product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Porridge Style Apple Cinnamon Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Danone Activia

This page reviews Porridge Style Apple Cinnamon by Danone Activia as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes whole milk and apple, but also contains sugar and thickening agents like corn starch. These factors indicate a moderate quality and safety profile.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes whole milk and apple, but also contains sugar and thickening agents like corn starch. These factors indicate a moderate quality and safety profile.

Main concern

Contains added sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.

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 whole milk, providing a source of calcium and other nutrients.
  • Includes apple and cinnamon, which can enhance flavor and provide some natural sweetness.

Concerns

  • Contains added sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
  • Includes thickening agents like pectin and corn starch, which may indicate processing and lower quality.

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 food and why it matters.

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: 3581210

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: whole milk, water, apple. See the Ingredients section above.
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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Danone Activia — Porridge Style Apple Cinnamon 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains whole milk, providing a source of calcium and other nutrients.; Includes apple and cinnamon, which can enhance flavor and provide some natural sweetness.. See the Pros section above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Danone Activia — Porridge Style Apple Cinnamon has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product is flagged for: Contains added sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.; Includes thickening agents like pectin and corn starch, which may indicate processing and lower quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes whole milk and apple, but also contains sugar and thickening agents like corn starch. These factors indicate a moderate quality and safety profile. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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