Yoplait
Flavor:
Smooth Style Blueberry & Strawberry Banana
Ingredients:
Strawberry Banana Ingredients: Cultured Grade A Low Fat Milk, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch. Contains 1 % or less of: Corn Starch, Citric Acid, Vegetable Juice (for color), Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate Added to Maintain Freshness, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3. Blueberry Ingredients: Cultured Grade A Low Fat Milk, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch. Contains 1 % or less of: Corn Starch, Vegetable and Fruit Juice (for color), Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate Added to Maintain Freshness, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Yoplait Smooth Style Blueberry & Strawberry Banana yogurts are evaluated to fall short of the clean eating standards set by our website. The products are not organic and contain genetically modified ingredients, leading to deductions in their overall score. Furthermore, the inclusion of added sugars and non-specific ‘natural flavors’ contributes to the lower rating, as these elements do not align with the clean food principles we advocate.
The Strawberry Banana variety of the product contains cultured grade A low fat milk, sugar, and modified corn starch, with less than 1% consisting of additional substances such as corn starch, citric acid, and potassium sorbate. Similarly, the Blueberry option shares a near-identical ingredient list, with the exception of the specific fruit and vegetable juices used for coloring. Both flavors are fortified with vitamin A acetate and vitamin D3.
While these yogurts are fortified with essential vitamins, the presence of added sugars is a concern. Sugar, while providing sweetness, contributes to the caloric content without offering nutritional benefits. Modified corn starch, used as a thickening agent, is another ingredient that raises questions due to its processing. The term ‘natural flavor’ is particularly problematic as it lacks transparency, leaving consumers uncertain about the source and composition of the flavors used.
The use of potassium sorbate as a preservative, although recognized as safe by regulatory agencies, is another factor that detracts from the product’s clean label. The preference for ingredients with minimal processing and without synthetic additives is a core tenet of clean eating, which this product does not fully uphold.
These yogurts, therefore, receive a low score not only for what they include but also for what they lack—namely, organic certification and a clear stance against genetically modified ingredients. The products’ profiles reflect the need for improvement to meet the standards of consumers seeking cleaner, more natural food options.
Certifications:
None
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