Is Probiotic Mixed Berry Yoggies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nature's Garden
Probiotic Mixed Berry Yoggies is a snack from Nature's Garden. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Evaporated Cane Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and palm kernel oil, which raise quality concerns. Natural flavors and fruit purees are present but do not outweigh the synthetic additives.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and evaporated cane sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 fruit purees like strawberry and raspberry, providing some natural flavor and color.
- Includes yogurt powder, which may contribute beneficial probiotics.
- Uses natural fruit and vegetable juice for color, reducing reliance on synthetic dyes.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and evaporated cane sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that may raise health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
- Presence of modified corn starch and soy lecithin indicates reliance on processed ingredients.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Apple Mixed Berry Fruit Cubes safe in this snack?
Good
Apple Mixed Berry Fruit Cubes is used here as base. These fruit cubes provide natural sweetness and flavor, contributing to the overall fruit content of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: apple mixed berry fruit cubes
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Is Apple Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Apple Puree is used here as base. Apple puree adds natural sweetness and moisture, enhancing the texture and flavor profile of the snack.
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 sweetener. This concentrated juice adds sweetness but is more processed than whole fruit, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
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 fruitiness of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: strawberry puree
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Is Raspberry Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Raspberry Puree is used here as base. Raspberry puree adds a tart flavor and natural color, contributing positively to the overall fruit content.
Role in formula: base
Original: raspberry puree
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as acidulant. Lemon juice concentrate provides acidity and flavor balance but is more processed than fresh lemon juice.
Role in formula: acidulant
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?
Medium
Elderberry Juice Concentrate is used here as base. Elderberry juice concentrate adds flavor and potential antioxidant properties but is processed.
Role in formula: base
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. This ingredient is used for texture improvement but is a processed fiber that may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: soluble corn fiber
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to high calorie content and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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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 be derived from processed sources, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural blueberry flavor
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 adds creaminess and flavor but may contain added sugars and fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: yogurt coating
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Is Evaporated Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Evaporated Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Evaporated cane sugar is a processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: evaporated cane sugar
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Is Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm kernel oil
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Is Yogurt Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Yogurt Powder is used here as base. Yogurt powder may provide probiotics but is a processed ingredient that may not retain all benefits of fresh yogurt.
Role in formula: base
Original: yogurt powder
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey powder
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Is Nonfat Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Nonfat Milk is used here as base. Nonfat milk contributes to creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy product.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfat milk
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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 is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor enhancement and preservation but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Confectioner S Glaze safe in this snack?
Bad
Confectioner S Glaze is used here as coating. Confectioner's glaze is a processed coating that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: coating
Original: confectioner's glaze
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Is Fruit And Vegetable Juice For Color safe in this snack?
Good
Fruit And Vegetable Juice For Color is used here as colorant. This natural colorant enhances visual appeal without synthetic dyes, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fruit and vegetable juice for color
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit And Vegetable Juice For Color
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this snack?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as thickener. Gum arabic is a natural thickener that helps stabilize the product but is still processed.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gum arabic
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Is Malic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid adds tartness and balances flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: malic 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 may be derived from various sources, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Pectin safe in this snack?
Medium
Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a natural thickener derived from fruits, contributing to texture but is processed.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: pectin
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as base. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: sea salt
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that may raise concerns due to its processing and omega-6 content.
Role in formula: base
Original: sunflower oil
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: 3464345
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