Yoplait
Flavor:
Yogurt & Kid Cocoa Puffs Cereal Snack
Ingredients:
Low Fat Yogurt (Cultured Grade A Low Fat Milk, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Starch, Potassium Sorbate [preservative], Natural Flavor, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3), Cocoa Puffs Cereal (Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Rice Flour, Corn Syrup, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Salt, Color [caramel color and annatto extract], Baking Soda, Natural Flavor, Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C [sodium ascorbate], Iron and Zinc [mineral nutrients], A B Vitamin [niacinamide], Vitamin B6 [pyridoxine hydrochloride], Vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], Vitamin A [palmitate], Vitamin B2 [riboflavin], A B Vitamin [folic acid], Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a rating of 1 out of 5 green leaves, the ‘Yoplait Yogurt & Kid Cocoa Puffs Cereal Snack’ falls short of cleaner food standards. This product is neither organic nor free from GMOs, which has impacted its rating negatively. The inclusion of added sugars, such as sugar and corn syrup, further detracts from its nutritional profile.
The presence of several potentially harmful additives raises concerns. Ingredients like natural flavors, flavor, potassium sorbate, caramel color, and pyridoxine hydrochloride are flagged for their potential negative health impacts. Caramel color, in particular, is identified as a known harmful additive and contributes significantly to the product’s low score. Additionally, the use of corn starch is noted as a potential issue.
The product also contains oils that are considered harmful, including canola and palm oil. These oils are often processed in ways that may be less healthy compared to other available options. Moreover, the product’s vitamin and mineral fortification does not compensate for the presence of these less desirable ingredients.
This yogurt and cereal snack, while positioned as a convenient option, does not align with the goals of providing cleaner food choices. Its composition, which includes various additives and non-organic ingredients, does not support a high rating on a scale that prioritizes health and ingredient transparency. Consumers seeking out healthier alternatives are advised to consider other products that better meet the criteria for clean eating. The low green leaf rating reflects the product’s standing within a market that increasingly demands wholesome and minimally processed food options.
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