Oikos

Oikos Triple Zero Blueberry yogurt has earned a 3/5 green leaves rating on our website, reflecting its position as a middle-of-the-road choice for consumers seeking cleaner food options. This product is a non-fat Greek yogurt that includes a selection of ingredients that have both positive and negative attributes in the context of health and environmental impact.

The yogurt is not organic, which contributes to a lower score, as our criteria favor organic products. It also does not use non-GMO ingredients, which is another factor that leads to a deduction in its rating. The inclusion of Stevia Leaf Extract as a sweetener is a point of contention. While Stevia is a non-nutritive sweetener and may be preferable to artificial sweeteners or high amounts of sugar, its presence still leads to a reduction in score due to our stringent standards against added sugars of any kind.

The product contains ‘Natural Flavors’, a term that often encompasses a variety of substances and has led to a significant deduction in its score. The term ‘Natural Flavors’ lacks transparency, as it does not specify the exact components, and our guidelines penalize the use of such ambiguous ingredients.

The yogurt does have some positive aspects, such as the inclusion of Vitamin D3 and the absence of fat, but these do not outweigh the aforementioned concerns sufficiently to achieve a higher rating. It is also colored with fruit juice concentrate, which is a more favorable option compared to artificial colorants.

The Oikos Triple Zero Blueberry yogurt presents a compromise for those who are in search of healthier food items but may not prioritize organic or non-GMO products. While it avoids some of the pitfalls of heavily processed foods, it does not fully meet the criteria for clean eating as defined by our rating system. Consumers who value the absence of fat and the inclusion of Vitamin D3 might consider this product, but it remains a middle-ground option among the plethora of available yogurt choices.