Is Yogurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marquez Brothers International
Marquez Brothers International's Yogurt is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Carrageenan, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Sodium Benzoate.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
This yogurt contains sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and carrageenan, which raises concerns about processed additives. The presence of artificial flavors further indicates a highly processed composition.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
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 cultured pasteurized milk, providing beneficial bacteria for gut health.
- Includes real fruit like strawberry and banana, adding natural flavor and some nutrients.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
- Carrageenan is a thickening agent linked to digestive issues, indicating potential safety concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk And Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk And Cream is used here as base. Cultured pasteurized grade A milk and cream serve as the primary base, providing essential nutrients and beneficial bacteria for gut health.
Role in formula: base
Original: CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK AND CREAM
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential health impacts when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Non Fat Dry Milk safe in this dairy?
Medium
Non Fat Dry Milk is used here as base. Non fat dry milk is used to enhance texture and protein content, but it is a processed ingredient that may not provide the same benefits as whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: NON FAT DRY MILK
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch acts as a thickener, improving texture but is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: TAPIOCA STARCH
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dairy?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickening agent derived from seaweed, associated with digestive issues and raising concerns about its safety in food products.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CARRAGEENAN
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Locust bean gum is a natural thickener that improves texture but is still a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: LOCUST BEAN GUM
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Is Strawberry safe in this dairy?
Good
Strawberry is used here as flavor. Strawberry adds natural flavor and some vitamins, contributing positively to the yogurt's overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: STRAWBERRY
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Is Banana safe in this dairy?
Good
Banana is used here as flavor. Banana provides natural sweetness and nutrients, enhancing the yogurt's flavor profile and nutritional value.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: BANANA
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Is Wheat Bran safe in this dairy?
Good
Wheat Bran is used here as base. Wheat bran adds fiber, which can aid digestion, contributing positively to the yogurt's health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEAT BRAN
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is used as a solvent, essential for the yogurt's consistency and texture without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: WATER
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavors safe in this dairy?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural and artificial flavors are added for taste enhancement but raise concerns due to the presence of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavors
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Is Modified Corn Food Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Modified Corn Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn food starch is used for texture improvement but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED CORN FOOD STARCH
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant benefits.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that prevents spoilage but raises concerns about the safety of synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SODIUM BENZOATE
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: 3212820
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Allergens detected: wheat
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