Is Skyr Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Alpro
Alpro's Skyr is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sugar and stabilizers like pectin, which indicate some processing. However, the presence of soy protein and probiotics supports a moderate rating due to mixed ingredient quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and stabilizers like pectin, which indicate some processing. However, the presence of soy protein and probiotics supports a moderate rating due to mixed ingredient quality.
Main concern
Sugar is present, raising 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 soy protein, which can be a good source of plant-based protein.
- Includes probiotics from bacterial cultures, potentially beneficial for gut health.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, raising concerns about added sweeteners in the product.
- Stabilizers like pectin may indicate a processed nature, affecting overall ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this product, ensuring proper consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: woda
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Is Defatted Soybeans safe in this dairy?
Good
Defatted Soybeans is used here as base. Defatted soybeans provide a source of plant-based protein, contributing to the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: obłuszczone ziarno soi
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and its effects on health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukier
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Is Mango safe in this dairy?
Good
Mango is used here as flavor. Mango adds natural flavor and sweetness, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mango
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Is Passion Fruit Juice From Concentrated Juice safe in this dairy?
Good
Passion Fruit Juice From Concentrated Juice is used here as flavor. Passion fruit juice contributes to the flavor and may provide some vitamins and antioxidants.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sok z marakui z soku zagęszczonego
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Is Pectin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Pectin is used here as stabilizer. Pectin is used as a stabilizer to maintain texture, but it indicates some level of processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilizator pektyny
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate acts as a pH regulator, helping to maintain the product's stability and flavor profile.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: regulator kwasowości cytryniany sodu
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: kwas cytrynowy
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dairy?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring enhances taste but may involve processing, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturalny aromat
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is used for flavor enhancement and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sól morska
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Is Bacterial Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Bacterial Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Bacterial cultures are beneficial for gut health, providing probiotics that can enhance digestive health.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: kultury bakterii
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Is Vitamin D2 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Vitamin D2 is used here as fortificant. Vitamin D2 is added for fortification, which can be beneficial, but it is a synthetic form of vitamin.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: witamina D2
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Vitamin B12 is used here as fortificant. Vitamin B12 is included for fortification, important for those on plant-based diets, but it is synthetic.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: witamina B12
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: 3986278
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Allergens detected: soy
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