Noosa Yogurt

Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the Noosa Yogurt Dreamy Creamy Strawberry Frozen Yoghurt Gelato falls short of the clean eating standards set forth by our website. The product is not organic, which immediately detracts from its clean food potential. Additionally, the lack of non-GMO ingredients further diminishes its standing within our rating system.

The product contains cane sugar, which is a significant source of added sugars. These sugars contribute to the product’s lower score, as they are considered harmful when consumed in excess. Furthermore, the inclusion of non-specific ‘natural flavor’ raises concerns about the potential presence of undisclosed additives, which typically do not align with a clean eating philosophy.

Despite being a frozen dessert, which often includes some level of added sugars and flavorings, this product has room for improvement. The utilization of organic ingredients and the elimination of GMOs would enhance its quality and its score. Replacing cane sugar with alternative sweeteners that align more closely with clean eating principles could also benefit the product’s standing.

The ingredient list also features items such as cream, skim milk, whole milk yoghurt, strawberries, lemon juice concentrate, locust bean gum, pectin, guar gum, vegetable juice concentrate for color, and vanilla extract. The presence of milk derivatives points to a natural source of nutrition, while the strawberries and lemon juice concentrate offer a fruit-based component. However, the use of thickeners like locust bean gum, pectin, and guar gum, while common in frozen desserts, adds to the list of non-ideal ingredients from a clean eating perspective.

Improvement in the product’s formulation could be achieved through rigorous adherence to clean eating standards, such as choosing organic milk sources, fruit, and natural thickeners. Eliminating ambiguous natural flavors and providing full transparency regarding all additives would help elevate the product’s rating. The Noosa Yogurt Dreamy Creamy Strawberry Frozen Yoghurt Gelato has the potential to be a healthier treat, but it currently does not meet the criteria for a higher green leaf rating on our website.