Is Strawberry Banana Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Great Value
Great Value's Strawberry Banana is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Natural And Artificial Flavors, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavors and modified food starch further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains sucralose and acesulfame potassium, both artificial sweeteners with potential health 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 active yogurt cultures, which can provide probiotic benefits.
- Includes strawberries, contributing natural fruit flavor and some nutrients.
Concerns
- Contains sucralose and acesulfame potassium, both artificial sweeteners with potential health concerns.
- Modified food starch is a processed ingredient that may raise quality and safety issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Cultured Grade A Nonfat Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Cultured Grade A Nonfat Milk is used here as base. Cultured grade A nonfat milk serves as the primary base, providing a source of calcium and protein while being low in fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: CULTURED GRADE A NONFAT MILK
Read the full ingredient profile for Cultured Grade A Nonfat Milk
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Is Strawberries safe in this dairy?
Good
Strawberries is used here as natural_extract. Strawberries add natural flavor and some vitamins, enhancing the product's fruit profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: STRAWBERRIES
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient used to adjust the consistency of the product without adding calories.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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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 as a thickening agent, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
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Is Fructose safe in this dairy?
Medium
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but can contribute to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: FRUCTOSE
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included in small amounts, contributing to sweetness but raising concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Beet Puree safe in this dairy?
Good
Beet Puree is used here as natural_extract. Beet puree is used for color and adds some natural nutrients, enhancing the product's visual appeal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: BEET, PUREE
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Is Gelatin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin acts as a stabilizer, providing texture but is an animal-derived ingredient that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: GELATIN
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Is Vegetable Juice safe in this dairy?
Good
Vegetable Juice is used here as colorant. Vegetable juice is used for coloring, providing a natural alternative to synthetic colorants.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: VEGETABLE JUICE
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this dairy?
Medium
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta-carotene is a natural colorant that also provides some vitamin A, but it is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: BETA-CAROTENE
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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 included to enhance taste, but their vague nature raises 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 Sucralose safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that can raise concerns regarding its long-term health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUCRALOSE
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate is used to regulate acidity but is a processed ingredient that may not be favorable for all consumers.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: SODIUM CITRATE
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Is Acesulfame Potassium safe in this dairy?
Bad
Acesulfame Potassium is used here as sweetener. Acesulfame potassium is another artificial sweetener that raises health concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
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Is Malic Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is used to enhance tartness but is a synthetic ingredient that may not align with clean eating principles.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: MALIC ACID
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Is Vitamin A Palmitate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Vitamin A Palmitate is used here as fortificant. Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A added for fortification, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: VITAMIN A PALMITATE
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Is Vitamin D3 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Vitamin D3 is used here as fortificant. Vitamin D3 is included for fortification but is a synthetic form that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: VITAMIN D3
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Is Active Yogurt Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Active Yogurt Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Active yogurt cultures, including L. acidophilus, contribute to probiotic benefits, enhancing the product's health profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ACTIVE YOGURT CULTURES INCLUDING L. ACIDOPHILUS
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: 4151890
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Allergens detected: milk
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