Is Strawberry Smoothie Fruit Puree & Yogurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Parent's Choice
This page reviews Strawberry Smoothie Fruit Puree & Yogurt by Parent's Choice as a dairy. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
The composition includes yogurt, strawberry puree, and apple juice concentrate, indicating a focus on fruit and dairy. The presence of pectin as a thickener raises minimal concerns, supporting a clean rating.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
The composition includes yogurt, strawberry puree, and apple juice concentrate, indicating a focus on fruit and dairy. The presence of pectin as a thickener raises minimal concerns, supporting a clean rating.
Main concern
Beet juice is used for coloring, which may raise concerns for those avoiding artificial colors.
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
- Yogurt provides beneficial lactic cultures, contributing to a healthy gut microbiome.
- Strawberry puree offers natural flavor and color, enhancing the product's appeal without artificial additives.
- Apple juice concentrate adds sweetness and flavor, derived from natural sources.
- Pectin serves as a natural thickener, improving texture without synthetic alternatives.
Concerns
- Beet juice is used for coloring, which may raise concerns for those avoiding artificial colors.
- Apple puree concentrate may contain added sugars, which could affect overall sweetness levels.
- The use of concentrated juices may reduce the overall fruit content compared to whole fruits.
- Pectin, while natural, is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
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 Yogurt safe in this dairy?
Good
Yogurt is used here as base. Yogurt is made from pasteurized milk and lactic cultures, providing probiotics that support digestive health.
Role in formula: base
Original: YOGURT (PASTEURIZED MILK AND LACTIC CULTURES)
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this dairy?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as flavor. Strawberry puree is a natural ingredient that enhances flavor and provides vitamins, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: STRAWBERRY PUREE
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Is Apple Puree Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Apple Puree Concentrate is used here as flavor. Apple puree concentrate adds sweetness and flavor but may contain added sugars, raising some concerns about overall sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: APPLE PUREE CONCENTRATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Puree Concentrate
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Is Apple Juice Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Apple Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Apple juice concentrate is used for sweetness and flavor but is a processed form of fruit, which may reduce nutritional value.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice Concentrate
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Is Pectin safe in this dairy?
Good
Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a natural thickener derived from fruits, used to improve texture without synthetic alternatives, supporting a clean profile.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: PECTIN
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Is Beet Juice safe in this dairy?
Medium
Beet Juice is used here as colorant. Beet juice is used for coloring, which is natural but may not appeal to consumers avoiding color additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: BEET JUICE
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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 flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile without artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
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: 3391591
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Allergens detected: milk
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