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Is Stracciatella Greek Yogurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Esselunga

Stracciatella Greek Yogurt is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Esselunga. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Natural Flavors affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This yogurt contains live cultures and a stracciatella preparation with sugar and chocolate. The presence of sugar and processed ingredients raises quality concerns.

Main concern

Includes sugar and processed ingredients, which may raise concerns about overall healthiness.

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 like Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus, beneficial for gut health.
  • Gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten intolerance.

Concerns

  • Includes sugar and processed ingredients, which may raise concerns about overall healthiness.
  • The stracciatella preparation contains artificial flavors, which can detract from the product's natural quality.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dairy.

  • Is Skimmed Milk safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing a source of calcium and protein while being lower in fat.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: latte scremato

    Read the full ingredient profile for Skimmed Milk

  • Is Live Lactic Cultures safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Live Lactic Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Live cultures like Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus are added for fermentation, promoting digestive health.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: fermenti lattici vivi: Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus

    Read the full ingredient profile for Live Lactic Cultures

  • Is Sugar safe in this dairy?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the yogurt, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness and calorie content.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: zucchero

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Water safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient that helps to dissolve and mix other components in the stracciatella preparation.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: acqua

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Dark Chocolate Flakes safe in this dairy?

    Medium

    Dark Chocolate Flakes is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate flakes add flavor but are processed, which may raise concerns about added sugars and fats.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: cioccolato fondente in scaglie

  • Is Corn Starch safe in this dairy?

    Medium

    Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which can alter texture but is a processed ingredient.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: amido di mais

  • Is Natural Flavors safe in this dairy?

    Bad

    Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are often vague and can include various additives, raising concerns about transparency in ingredient sourcing.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: aromi naturali

    Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Flavors

  • Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds a natural citrus flavor, enhancing taste without synthetic additives.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: succo concentrato di limone

    Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate

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: 4122991

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Allergens detected: milk

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: skimmed milk, live lactic cultures, water. See the Ingredients section above.
Esselunga — Stracciatella Greek Yogurt 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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product is flagged for: Includes sugar and processed ingredients, which may raise concerns about overall healthiness.; The stracciatella preparation contains artificial flavors, which can detract from the product's natural quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains live cultures like Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus, beneficial for gut health.; Gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten intolerance.. See the Pros section above.
This yogurt contains live cultures and a stracciatella preparation with sugar and chocolate. The presence of sugar and processed ingredients raises quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Esselunga — Stracciatella Greek Yogurt has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Esselunga products. 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.
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.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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