Siggis

The Siggis Lowfat Vanilla & Cinnamon yogurt earns a rating of 3 out of 5 green leaves on our site, reflecting a balance between health-conscious choices and areas for improvement. This product does not qualify as organic, which detracts from its clean food status. Additionally, the absence of a non-GMO certification further impacts its score.

The ingredient list for this yogurt includes pasteurized skim milk and cream, cane sugar, organic honey, Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, fruit pectin, cinnamon, and live active cultures. The use of cane sugar, a form of added sugar, results in a lower score due to its potential health impact. The honey, while organic, is also a form of sugar and contributes to the sweetening of the product.

On the positive side, the inclusion of live active cultures is a benefit for those seeking probiotic foods that support digestive health. The presence of fruit pectin, a natural thickener, is preferable to synthetic alternatives. The specific use of Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, known for its quality, suggests attention to ingredient sourcing.

While the product does not boast an organic label, it does not contain any artificial flavors or preservatives, which aligns with the goal of offering cleaner food options. The choice to use natural flavors like vanilla and cinnamon is in line with a cleaner ingredient profile, although the product’s overall healthfulness is compromised by the added sugars.

This yogurt falls into the middle ground of our ratings. It offers certain healthful features, such as live cultures and quality vanilla, but is held back by its non-organic status and inclusion of added sugars. For consumers who prioritize probiotics and natural ingredients but are not strictly organic, this product may serve as a compromise. However, those seeking the cleanest food options might find the deductions for non-organic ingredients and added sugars significant.