Is Probiotic Mixed Berry Yoggies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nature's Garden
This page reviews Probiotic Mixed Berry Yoggies by Nature's Garden as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Palm Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several fruit purees and natural flavors, but also contains palm fat and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and artificial flavors further complicates the safety profile.
Main concern
Palm fat is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with saturated fats.
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 multiple fruit purees like apple, strawberry, and blueberry, contributing natural flavors and potential benefits.
- Includes probiotics such as Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG, which may support gut health.
- Natural fruit juices and purees provide some nutritional value and flavor without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Palm fat is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with saturated fats.
- Yogurt coating contains sugar and palm kernel oil, indicating a processed component that may detract from overall quality.
- Natural flavors and emulsifiers like soy lecithin may introduce variability in quality and safety.
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 snack and why it matters.
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Is Apple Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Apple Puree is used here as base. Apple puree serves as a natural base ingredient, providing flavor and some nutritional benefits without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Apple Puree
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Is Apple Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Apple Juice Concentrate is used here as base. Apple juice concentrate adds sweetness and flavor but is more processed than whole fruit, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Apple Juice Concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice Concentrate
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as base. Strawberry puree contributes natural flavor and color, enhancing the product's appeal without artificial additives.
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 adds natural sweetness and antioxidants, supporting the product's overall quality.
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 provides a tart flavor and additional nutrients, enhancing the product's fruit content.
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 adds acidity and brightness to the flavor profile, contributing to overall taste.
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 offers a unique flavor and potential antioxidant benefits, enhancing the product's appeal.
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 may provide some dietary fiber, but its processed nature raises 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 may offer some fiber content, but 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 thickening agent, derived from citrus fruits, but its processing raises quality concerns.
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 base. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises health and sustainability concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm Fat (RSPO-SG)
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Is Natural Blueberry Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Blueberry Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural blueberry flavor enhances taste but may vary in quality due to processing methods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Blueberry Flavor WONF
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Blueberry Flavor
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Is Yogurt Coating safe in this snack?
Medium
Yogurt Coating is used here as base. Yogurt coating contains sugar and palm kernel oil, indicating a processed component that may detract from overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Yogurt Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Yogurt Powder [Cultured Whey Protein Concentrate and Cultured Skim Milk], Greek Yogurt Powder [Nonfat Milk Solids, Culture, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavor])
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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 may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier)
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for acidity and preservation, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
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 can vary in quality and safety due to processing methods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavor
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor and is a common ingredient in many food products, posing no significant 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. Natural mixed berry flavor adds taste but may vary in quality due to processing methods.
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 natural_extract. Microencapsulated probiotic Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG is included for potential gut health benefits, supporting the product's probiotic claim.
Role in formula: natural_extract
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: 3464329
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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