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Triple Zero Strawberry Banana
Ingredients:
Cultured Grade A Non Fat Milk, Water, Contains Less Than 1% Of: Natural Flavors, Tapioca Starch, Stevia Leaf Extract, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Sea Salt, Beta Carotene (For Color), Vitamin D3.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Oikos Triple Zero Strawberry Banana yogurt has earned a 3/5 green leaf rating on our website, denoting it as a moderately healthy choice for consumers looking for cleaner food options. This product stands out for its commitment to zero added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and fat, positioning itself as a better alternative in a market saturated with less health-conscious options.
The yogurt is crafted from cultured grade A non-fat milk and includes a blend of natural ingredients, with beta carotene used to achieve its color and vitamin D3 added for nutritional value. The presence of natural flavors and stevia leaf extract suggests an effort to provide taste without resorting to artificial sweeteners or sugar, aligning with the product’s ‘Triple Zero’ promise.
However, Oikos Triple Zero Strawberry Banana is not organic, and it is not verified as using non-GMO ingredients. This impacts its green leaf rating because our criteria emphasize the importance of organic and non-GMO products in achieving the highest standards of health and environmental sustainability. The inclusion of tapioca starch, lemon juice concentrate, and sea salt are less contentious, but the non-organic nature of the product detracts from its overall score.
The product also loses points for containing ‘natural flavors’. While ‘natural flavors’ are a common ingredient in many food products, they are often scrutinized for their vague definition and potential to include a wide range of substances that may not always align with the goal of clean eating.
Despite these drawbacks, the Oikos Triple Zero Strawberry Banana yogurt is positioned as an acceptable choice for those seeking a healthier snack. It avoids the pitfalls of added sugars and fat while offering the benefits of a cultured dairy product. This yogurt serves as a compromise for consumers who are not strictly organic but still wish to make better choices within the constraints of available options. Its green leaf rating reflects a balance between its commendable features and areas where there is room for improvement.
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