Stonyfield Farm

Awarded a 3/5 green leaves rating, the Stonyfield Farm Apple & Blueberry Organic YoBaby Whole Milk Baby Yogurt offers a middle-of-the-road choice for those seeking cleaner food options for their children. The product is certified organic and made with non-GMO ingredients, ensuring that it meets the standards for those looking to avoid genetically modified organisms in their diet.

The ingredients list for both the blueberry and apple varieties includes cultured pasteurized organic whole milk, organic cane sugar, fruit puree (blueberry or apple), pectin, natural flavor, and vitamin D3. The blueberry variety also contains organic carrot juice concentrate for color. Both flavors use organic cane sugar as a sweetener, which is a point of consideration as it contributes to the product’s deduction in the health score.

While the yogurt is free from artificial colors and preservatives, it includes added sugars, which detracts from its overall healthfulness. The use of organic cane sugar, although organic, still counts as added sugar and is less desirable in a product aimed at providing cleaner food options. Furthermore, the presence of ‘natural flavor’ in the ingredients raises questions, as this term can encompass a variety of substances and is less transparent than specifically named ingredients.

The product does have its positives, such as being a source of vitamin D3, which is important for bone health, and the use of organic milk, which means the dairy cows have not been treated with antibiotics or synthetic growth hormones. The organic fruit purees add a natural source of flavor and nutrients.

Consumers looking for an organic yogurt option for their babies may find this product to be a satisfactory choice, given its organic certification and non-GMO ingredients. However, the inclusion of added sugars and the ambiguous ‘natural flavor’ may give pause to those seeking the cleanest food options possible. This product strikes a balance between organic ingredients and the realities of added sugars in processed foods, positioning itself as a moderate choice in the market.