Is Vanilla Low-Fat Yogurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Despar
This page reviews Vanilla Low-Fat Yogurt by Despar as a dairy. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
This yogurt contains low-fat milk and live cultures, but also includes modified starch and sugar, indicating a processed composition that raises some quality concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
This yogurt contains low-fat milk and live cultures, but also includes modified starch and sugar, indicating a processed composition that raises some quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes modified tapioca starch, which is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
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 like Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus, which can support gut health.
- Low-fat yogurt base provides a lighter option compared to full-fat alternatives.
Concerns
- Includes modified tapioca starch, which is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
- Contains added sugar, which can contribute to excessive sweetness and reduce overall healthiness.
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 Low Fat Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Low Fat Milk is used here as base. Low-fat milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing a source of calcium and protein while reducing fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: latte scremato
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Is Live Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Live Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Live cultures, including Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus, are beneficial for digestive health and contribute to yogurt's texture.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: fermenti lattici vivi: Streptococcus thermophilus e Lactobacillus bulgaricus
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sugar intake in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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Is Modified Tapioca Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Modified Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Modified tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent, which can alter the texture but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amido modificato di tapioca
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Tapioca Starch
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this dairy?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract adds natural flavor to the yogurt, enhancing its taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: estratto di bacche di vaniglia
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Is Pectin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Pectin is used here as stabilizer. Pectin is a natural thickener derived from fruits, used to improve texture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: addensante: pectina
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to adjust acidity, contributing to flavor but also indicating processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: correttore di acidità: acido lattico
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: 4119904
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Allergens detected: milk
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