Is Yogurt With Strawberries Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Renaissance Food Group
Renaissance Food Group's Yogurt With Strawberries is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Potassium Sorbate, Brown Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and modified corn starch, which raise quality concerns. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative, indicating a less clean profile.
Main concern
High sugar content from both yogurt and granola, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 strawberries, providing natural fruit flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes cultured pasteurized nonfat milk, which is a source of probiotics.
- Granola adds whole oats, contributing fiber and texture to the product.
Concerns
- High sugar content from both yogurt and granola, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used for freshness, indicating processing.
- Partially hydrogenated oils in granola raise concerns about trans fats and processing.
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 Nonfat Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Nonfat Milk is used here as base. This ingredient serves as the base for yogurt, providing probiotics and calcium. Its pasteurization ensures safety, but nonfat status may limit some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: cultured pasteurized grade a nonfat milk
Read the full ingredient profile for Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Nonfat Milk
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to high calorie content and potential health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient that helps achieve the desired consistency in yogurt, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Strawberries safe in this dairy?
Good
Strawberries is used here as natural_extract. Strawberries provide natural flavor and some vitamins, enhancing the product's appeal and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: strawberries
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which can raise concerns about processing but is generally considered safe.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Whey safe in this dairy?
Good
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a byproduct of cheese production, providing protein and contributing to the yogurt's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dairy?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but lack transparency regarding their specific sources, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Tricalcium Phosphate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Tricalcium Phosphate is used here as buffer. Tricalcium phosphate is added as a calcium source and stabilizer, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: tricalcium phosphate
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Is Gellan Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Gellan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Gellan gum is a plant-derived thickener that helps maintain texture, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gellan gum
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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, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate [for freshness]
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Purple Carrot Juice Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Good
Purple Carrot Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. This natural colorant adds visual appeal without synthetic dyes, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: purple carrot juice concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Purple Carrot Juice Concentrate
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Carob bean gum is a natural thickener that helps improve texture but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carob bean gum
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Is Vitamin D3 safe in this dairy?
Good
Vitamin D3 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin D3 is added to enhance nutritional value, supporting bone health and overall wellness.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin d3
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Is Whole Oats safe in this dairy?
Good
Whole Oats is used here as base. Whole oats provide fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the granola's health profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole oats
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this dairy?
Bad
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar adds sweetness but is still a form of sugar, contributing to high sugar content concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar
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Is Whole Grain Wheat safe in this dairy?
Good
Whole Grain Wheat is used here as base. Whole grain wheat adds fiber and nutrients, enhancing the granola's overall health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole grain wheat
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Is Rice safe in this dairy?
Good
Rice is used here as base. Rice serves as a filler in granola, providing texture without significant nutritional drawbacks.
Role in formula: base
Original: rice
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this dairy?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup
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Is Almonds safe in this dairy?
Good
Almonds is used here as natural_extract. Almonds provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the granola's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: almonds
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and is a common ingredient in many food products, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed And Soybean Oil safe in this dairy?
Bad
Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed And Soybean Oil is used here as oil_fat. These oils are sources of trans fats, which are linked to health risks, raising significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: partially hydrogenated cottonseed and soybean oil
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used for texture improvement but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Cinnamon safe in this dairy?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon adds natural flavor and has potential health benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cinnamon
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Is Nonfat Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Nonfat Milk is used here as base. Nonfat milk contributes to the yogurt's creaminess and provides some protein without added fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfat milk
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Is Malt Flavoring safe in this dairy?
Medium
Malt Flavoring is used here as flavor. Malt flavoring enhances taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific composition, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: malt flavoring
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Is Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids safe in this dairy?
Bad
Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. This synthetic emulsifier is used to improve texture but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
Read the full ingredient profile for Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin [release agent]
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: 3457327
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Allergens detected: almonds , milk , soy
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