Is Strawberry Yogurt No Sugar 1L Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Yoplait
Strawberry Yogurt No Sugar 1L is a dairy from Yoplait. 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 Potassium Sorbate, Artificial Colorants.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This yogurt contains potassium sorbate as a preservative and artificial colorants like Red 40 and Yellow 6, indicating a processed composition that raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about 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 cultures which can support digestive health.
- Lower fat content with 1.7% milk fat, making it a lighter option.
- Includes real fruit (30% strawberry) for flavor and natural sweetness.
- Lactase is present, aiding lactose digestion for sensitive individuals.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Artificial colorants (Red 40, Yellow 6) may pose quality issues due to their synthetic nature.
- Modified starch is included, which can be a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
- Contains added flavorings, which may not be necessary and can indicate processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This dairy 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 dairy so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Pasteurized Standardized Semi Skimmed Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Standardized Semi Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized standardized semi-skimmed milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients and a creamy texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Leche semidescremada pasteurizada estandarizada
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Is Fruit Preparation safe in this dairy?
Medium
Fruit Preparation is used here as flavor. The fruit preparation contains 30% strawberry, contributing natural flavor but also includes additives like citric acid and potassium sorbate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: preparado de fruta 15% (Fresa (30%), ácido cítrico, goma tara, sorbato de potasio, saborizantes, colorantes (rojo 40, rojo 6, amarillo 6))
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickening agent, which can be derived from various sources and may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: almidón modificado
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Is Lactase safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactase is used here as enzyme. Lactase is included to aid lactose digestion, making this yogurt suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: lactasa
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Is Live Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Live Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Live cultures are beneficial for gut health, contributing to the yogurt's probiotic properties.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cultivos lácticos
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbato de potasio
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Is Artificial Colorants safe in this dairy?
Bad
Artificial Colorants is used here as colorant. Artificial colorants like Red 40 and Yellow 6 are included, which may pose quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorantes (rojo 40, rojo 6, amarillo 6)
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: 4065250
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Allergens detected: milk
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