Is Strawberry Yoggies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nature's Garden
Strawberry Yoggies is a snack from Nature's Garden. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and palm kernel oil, which raise quality concerns. However, the presence of probiotics and fruit purees offers some benefits.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugar and apple juice concentrate raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 apple and strawberry purees, providing natural fruit flavors and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes microencapsulated probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, which may support gut health.
- Uses citrus pectin and soluble corn fiber, which can contribute to texture and fiber content.
- Greek yogurt powder adds a source of cultured dairy, enhancing flavor and potential probiotic benefits.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar and apple juice concentrate raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that may raise health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
- Natural flavors and emulsifiers like soy lecithin may indicate processing and lack of transparency in ingredient sourcing.
- Nonfat dry milk and yogurt powder may not appeal to those avoiding dairy, impacting dietary inclusivity.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Apple Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Apple Puree is used here as base. Apple puree provides natural sweetness and flavor, contributing to the overall fruit content of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Apple Puree
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as base. Strawberry puree adds natural flavor and color, enhancing the product's appeal and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Strawberry Puree
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Is Apple Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Apple Juice Concentrate is used here as sweetener. Apple juice concentrate serves as a sweetener, but its concentrated sugars may contribute to high sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Apple Juice Concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice Concentrate
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as acidulant. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor balance, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Lemon Juice Concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Elderberry Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Elderberry Juice Concentrate is used here as base. Elderberry juice concentrate provides additional flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Elderberry Juice Concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Elderberry Juice Concentrate
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Is Soluble Corn Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Soluble Corn Fiber is used here as thickener. Soluble corn fiber acts as a thickener and source of dietary fiber, but its processed nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Soluble Corn Fiber
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Is Citrus Fiber safe in this snack?
Good
Citrus Fiber is used here as thickener. Citrus fiber contributes to texture and may provide some dietary fiber benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Citrus Fiber
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Is Citrus Pectin safe in this snack?
Good
Citrus Pectin is used here as thickener. Citrus pectin is used as a thickening agent and may offer some health benefits related to digestion.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Citrus Pectin
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Is Natural Strawberry Flavor Wonf safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Strawberry Flavor Wonf is used here as flavor. Natural strawberry flavor enhances taste but may lack transparency regarding its sourcing and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Strawberry Flavor WONF
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is an added sweetener that contributes to high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Kernel Oil is used here as emulsifier. Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that may raise health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Nonfat Dry Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Nonfat Dry Milk is used here as base. Nonfat dry milk adds creaminess and protein but may not be suitable for those avoiding dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: Nonfat Dry Milk
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Is Yogurt Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Yogurt Powder is used here as base. Yogurt powder contributes to flavor and texture but may not appeal to those avoiding dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: Yogurt Powder (Cultured Whey Protein Concentrate and Cultured Skim Milk)
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Is Greek Yogurt Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Greek Yogurt Powder is used here as base. Greek yogurt powder adds a source of cultured dairy, enhancing flavor but may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: Greek Yogurt Powder (Nonfat Milk Solids, Culture, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavor)
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier, but its processed nature may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier)
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for flavor and preservation, but its synthetic nature may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Lactic Acid
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but lacks transparency regarding its sourcing and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavor
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor, contributing to the overall taste profile without significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Microencapsulated Probiotic Lactobacillus Rhamnosus Gg safe in this snack?
Good
Microencapsulated Probiotic Lactobacillus Rhamnosus Gg is used here as probiotic. This probiotic strain may support gut health, adding a beneficial aspect to the product's composition.
Role in formula: probiotic
Original: Microencapsulated Probiotic Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG
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: 3464328
More from this brand: Nature's Garden products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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