Simply Smooth Plain Yoghurt product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Simply Smooth Plain Yoghurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Alpro

This page reviews Simply Smooth Plain Yoghurt by Alpro as a dairy. 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: Flavouring.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes soya base and live cultures, but also contains sugar and stabilizers like pectins, indicating a mix of good and processed ingredients that lower the overall rating.

Main concern

Contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners 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 live cultures (S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus) which are beneficial for gut health.
  • Soya base provides a plant-based alternative, appealing to those avoiding dairy.
  • Includes vitamins B12 and D2, contributing to nutritional value.
  • Tocopherol-rich extract serves as a natural antioxidant, enhancing product stability.

Concerns

  • Contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in the product.
  • Stabilizers like pectins indicate processing, which may detract from the natural quality.
  • Acidity regulators such as sodium citrates and citric acid may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Flavouring is included, which could imply artificial components not disclosed.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy 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: 3986328

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Frequently asked questions

Alpro — Simply Smooth Plain Yoghurt 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.
Alpro — Simply Smooth Plain Yoghurt has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Alpro products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Alpro — Simply Smooth Plain Yoghurt has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, hulled soya beans, sea salt. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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This product is flagged for: Contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in the product.; Stabilizers like pectins indicate processing, which may detract from the natural quality.; Acidity regulators such as sodium citrates and citric acid may raise concerns about synthetic additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes soya base and live cultures, but also contains sugar and stabilizers like pectins, indicating a mix of good and processed ingredients that lower the overall rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains live cultures (S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus) which are beneficial for gut health.; Soya base provides a plant-based alternative, appealing to those avoiding dairy.; Includes vitamins B12 and D2, contributing to nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.
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.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
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