Is Vanilla High Protein Yogurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marks And Spencer
Vanilla High Protein Yogurt is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Marks And Spencer. 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 Sucralose affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This yogurt contains strained yogurt (milk) and natural flavorings, but also includes sucralose as a sweetener, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of cornflour and acidity regulator lactic acid indicates some processing.
Main concern
Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
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
- Strained yogurt (milk) provides a good source of dairy, contributing to texture and flavor.
- Cultures like Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus are beneficial for fermentation and probiotic properties.
Concerns
- Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
- Cornflour is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.
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 Strained Yogurt safe in this dairy?
Good
Strained Yogurt is used here as base. Strained yogurt is a dairy product that provides creaminess and protein, enhancing the yogurt's texture and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Strained Yogurt (Milk)
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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 yogurt without adding calories or flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Cornflour safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cornflour is used here as thickener. Cornflour acts as a thickening agent, improving the texture of the yogurt but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Cornflour
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Is Natural Flavourings safe in this dairy?
Medium
Natural Flavourings is used here as flavor. Natural flavorings enhance the taste of the yogurt but can vary in quality and may not be fully disclosed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavourings
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used as an acidity regulator, contributing to the tangy flavor of yogurt but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid
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Is Ground Spent Vanilla Pod safe in this dairy?
Good
Ground Spent Vanilla Pod is used here as flavor. Ground spent vanilla pod adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the yogurt.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ground Spent Vanilla Pod
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Is Lactobacillus Bulgaricus safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactobacillus Bulgaricus is used here as natural_extract. This probiotic culture is essential for fermentation, contributing to the yogurt's texture and potential digestive benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Cultures: Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Read the full ingredient profile for Lactobacillus Bulgaricus
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Is Streptococcus Thermophilus safe in this dairy?
Good
Streptococcus Thermophilus is used here as natural_extract. Another probiotic culture that aids in fermentation, enhancing the yogurt's quality and potential health benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Streptococcus thermophilus
Read the full ingredient profile for Streptococcus Thermophilus
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Is Sucralose safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener used to enhance sweetness without calories, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sweetener: Sucralose
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: 3574676
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Allergens detected: milk
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