Is Strawberry Yoghurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Emmi
Strawberry Yoghurt is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Emmi. 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 Flavour, Sorbic Acid affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This strawberry yoghurt contains preservatives like sorbic acid and added sugars, which raise concerns about synthetic additives and high sugar content. The presence of live lactic cultures supports probiotic benefits.
Main concern
Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
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 lactic cultures (Sc. thermophilus, Lb. bulgaricus, Lb. acidophilus) that may support gut health.
- Includes Swiss milk, a natural ingredient that contributes to the yoghurt's creamy texture.
- Fruit preparation adds real strawberries, enhancing flavor and providing some fruit content.
- Modified starch acts as a thickener, improving texture without compromising safety.
Concerns
- Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
- High sugar content from added sugars may contribute to excessive sweetness and health concerns.
- The presence of modified starch indicates processing, which may detract from the product's natural quality.
- Beetroot juice concentrate is used for color, which may not be necessary and adds to processing.
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.
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Is Swiss Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Swiss Milk is used here as base. Swiss milk is a natural ingredient that provides a creamy texture and essential nutrients in this yoghurt.
Role in formula: base
Original: Swiss milk
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Is Strawberries safe in this dairy?
Good
Strawberries is used here as flavor. Strawberries are a natural fruit that enhances flavor and adds some nutritional value to the yoghurt.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: strawberries
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but excessive amounts can raise health concerns related to sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to improve texture, but it indicates processing and may not be necessary for quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified starch
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Is Beetroot Juice Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Beetroot Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. Beetroot juice concentrate is used for coloring, which may not be essential and adds to processing concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: beetroot juice concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Beetroot Juice Concentrate
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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 a natural tartness and flavor enhancement to the yoghurt.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lemon juice concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Flavour safe in this dairy?
Bad
Flavour is used here as flavor. Flavour is a vague term that may refer to artificial flavoring, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavour
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, which raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservatives sorbic acid
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Is Milk Proteins safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk Proteins is used here as base. Milk proteins contribute to the nutritional profile and texture of the yoghurt, enhancing its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk proteins
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Is Live Lactic Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Live Lactic Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Live lactic cultures are beneficial for gut health, providing probiotic properties in this yoghurt.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: live lactic cultures (Sc. thermophilus, Lb. bulgaricus, Lb. 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: 4075496
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Allergens detected: milk
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