Is Skyr With Mango Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Danone
This page reviews Skyr With Mango by Danone 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: Carrageenan.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes skimmed milk and mango, but also contains sugar and thickeners like carrageenan, raising concerns about processed ingredients. This results in a moderate rating due to the presence of both good and problematic components.
Main concern
Sugar is present at 3.7%, indicating added sweetness that may raise concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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
- Skimmed milk provides a good source of calcium and is a primary ingredient, supporting a dairy base.
- Mango and passion fruit contribute natural flavors and some fruit content, enhancing taste and variety.
Concerns
- Sugar is present at 3.7%, indicating added sweetness that may raise concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- Thickeners like carrageenan and modified starch are included, which are processed ingredients that can raise quality concerns.
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 dairy and why it matters.
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients like calcium while being lower in fat. Its presence supports the dairy base of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé
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Is Mango safe in this dairy?
Good
Mango is used here as flavor. Mango adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing to the overall fruit content of the product. It enhances the sensory profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mangue
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added to enhance sweetness, which can be a concern for those monitoring sugar intake. Its presence indicates a processed aspect of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Passion Fruit safe in this dairy?
Good
Passion Fruit is used here as flavor. Passion fruit contributes to the flavor profile, providing a tropical taste that complements the mango. It adds to the fruit content without artificial flavors.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fruit de la passion
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but raises concerns about processing and potential additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon transformé
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dairy?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickening agent derived from seaweed, often criticized for potential digestive issues. Its inclusion raises quality concerns regarding processed ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carraghénanes
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Is Calcium Citrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Calcium Citrate is used here as fortifier. Calcium citrate is added to enhance calcium content, supporting bone health. However, it is a processed form of calcium that may not be as beneficial as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: citrate de calcium
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Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Good
Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Carrot concentrate is used for natural coloring and may provide some beta-carotene, contributing to the product's visual appeal without artificial colors.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: concentré de carotte
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Is Pumpkin Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Good
Pumpkin Concentrate is used here as colorant. Pumpkin concentrate adds natural color and may offer some nutritional benefits, enhancing the product's overall quality without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: concentré de citrouille
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dairy?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is included to enhance taste, but its vague nature raises questions about the specific sources and processing involved.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and freshness, balancing the sweetness of the product. It contributes to flavor without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jus concentré de citron
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Lactic Ferments safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactic Ferments is used here as base. Lactic ferments are essential for the fermentation process in dairy products, contributing to texture and flavor while providing probiotic benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: ferments lactiques (LAIT)
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: 3581281
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Allergens detected: milk
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