Is Strawberry Banana Drinkable Yogurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
El Mexicano
Strawberry Banana Drinkable Yogurt is a dairy from El Mexicano. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Carrageenan, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Natural And Artificial Flavors.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, along with artificial colors like Red 40. These synthetic additives raise significant quality and safety concerns.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise safety concerns.
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 strawberry and banana purees, providing natural fruit flavors.
- Cultured pasteurized milk contributes to a creamy texture and potential probiotic benefits.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise safety concerns.
- High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This dairy may not be the best fit for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dairy so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk And Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk And Cream is used here as base. This ingredient provides a creamy base and may contain beneficial probiotics due to fermentation. Its quality is generally acceptable.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cultured pasteurized grade a milk and cream
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns with excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Non Fat Dry Milk safe in this dairy?
Medium
Non Fat Dry Milk is used here as base. Non-fat dry milk adds creaminess and protein but is a processed ingredient that may not provide the same benefits as whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: non fat dry milk
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent, providing texture but is a processed carbohydrate with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapioca starch
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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, but it has raised concerns regarding gastrointestinal health and inflammation.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carrageenan
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Locust bean gum is a natural thickener that can improve texture but may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: locust bean gum
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this dairy?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as flavor. Strawberry puree provides natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: strawberry puree
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Is Banana Puree safe in this dairy?
Good
Banana Puree is used here as flavor. Banana puree adds natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the product's appeal while providing some vitamins and minerals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: banana puree
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup safe in this dairy?
Bad
High Fructose Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener associated with various health issues, including obesity and metabolic disorders.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: high fructose corn syrup
Read the full ingredient profile for High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, essential for the drinkable consistency of the yogurt without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavors safe in this dairy?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural and artificial flavors are vague terms that can include various synthetic compounds, raising concerns about transparency and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural and artificial flavors
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavors
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used for texture improvement but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer that can help balance acidity in the product without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that prevents spoilage but raises concerns about potential health risks associated with long-term consumption.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium benzoate
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is another synthetic preservative that inhibits mold growth but may pose health risks with excessive intake.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassum sorbate
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Is Food Colors Annatto Red 40 safe in this dairy?
Bad
Food Colors Annatto Red 40 is used here as colorant. Food colors like annatto and Red 40 are artificial colorants that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals and raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: food colors (annatto, red 40)
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: 3212838
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