Is Yogurt Cereal Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Alpura
This page reviews Yogurt Cereal by Alpura as a dairy. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The composition includes several synthetic additives like artificial flavor and color, which raise quality concerns. Ingredients like potassium sorbate and modified starch also indicate a processed product.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives like artificial flavor and color, which raise quality concerns. Ingredients like potassium sorbate and modified starch also indicate a processed product.
Main concern
Artificial flavoring and color (Red 6) raise concerns about synthetic 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 lactic cultures which can be beneficial for gut health.
- Includes real strawberries, providing some natural fruit content.
Concerns
- Artificial flavoring and color (Red 6) raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may not be desirable for all consumers.
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 Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients and a creamy texture. Its quality is generally high unless contaminated.
Role in formula: base
Original: leche
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Is Strawberry Preparation safe in this dairy?
Medium
Strawberry Preparation is used here as flavor. This preparation includes sugar and artificial flavoring, indicating a processed nature that may not align with clean eating principles.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: preparado de fresa (azúcar, fresa, alta fructosa, almidón modificado, pectina, sorbato de potasio, saborizante artificial, color rojo 6)
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used for texture improvement but raises concerns about processing and potential allergens.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: almidón modificado
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Is Gelatin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin acts as a stabilizer, providing structure but is derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: grenetina
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Is Lactic Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactic Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Lactic cultures are beneficial for digestion and contribute to the yogurt's probiotic properties, enhancing its health profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cultivos lácticos
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Is Natamycin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Natamycin is used here as preservative. Natamycin is a natural preservative that helps prevent mold growth, but its synthetic nature may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: natamicina
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dairy?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat contributes to the creaminess and flavor but adds to the overall fat content, which may be a concern for some.
Role in formula: base
Original: grasa de leche
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Is Milk Protein safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein provides essential amino acids and contributes to the product's nutritional value, supporting muscle health.
Role in formula: base
Original: proteína de leche
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: 4065705
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Allergens detected: milk
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