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Stonyfield Farm
Flavor:
Cherry & Berry Lowfat Yogurt
Ingredients:
CHERRY: Cultured Pasteurized Organic Reduced Fat Milk, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Corn Starch, Natural Flavor, Organic Cherry Juice Concentrate, Organic Carob Bean Gum, Gellan Gum, Pectin, Organic Beet Juice Concentrate (Color), Vitamin D3.
BERRY: Cultured Pasteurized Organic Reduced Fat Milk, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Corn Starch, Organic Strawberry Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavor, Natural Strawberry Flavor, Natural Raspberry Flavor, Organic Carob Bean Gum, Organic Carrot Juice Concentrate (Color), Gellan Gum, Pectin, Vitamin D3.
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 3 out of 5 green leaves, Stonyfield Farm Cherry & Berry Lowfat Yogurt is an organic product that meets certain health and environmental standards. It is free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and crafted using organic reduced-fat milk. This yogurt has been penalized in our scoring system for its inclusion of added sugars and several other ingredients that may not align with the strictest clean eating principles.
The product boasts a certification of organic ingredients, ensuring that consumers avoid exposure to synthetic pesticides and fertilizers in the dairy component of the yogurt. The non-GMO stance of the product further supports a consumer base looking for foods produced without genetic engineering. However, the presence of organic cane sugar, which is an added sugar, detracts from the product’s overall healthfulness. While the use of organic cane sugar is preferable to some artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup, it still contributes to the total sugar content and is a factor for those monitoring sugar intake.
The inclusion of natural flavors, corn starch, and gellan gum raises questions for some consumers. ‘Natural flavors’ is a broad term that can encompass a variety of substances, and while these are not synthetic, their exact makeup is not transparent. Corn starch, often used as a thickener, is organic in this case but is processed and may not be necessary in a plain yogurt. Gellan gum, a thickening agent, is generally recognized as safe but is not without controversy among clean eating advocates.
The product is fortified with Vitamin D3, an important nutrient, especially in dairy products which can aid in calcium absorption. The use of fruit juice concentrates and vegetable juices for color shows a preference for natural coloring methods over artificial dyes.
Stonyfield Farm Cherry & Berry Lowfat Yogurt is a middle-of-the-road option for those seeking cleaner food choices. It excels in organic and non-GMO standards but includes added sugars and certain additives that some clean food enthusiasts might avoid. This product might serve as a stepping stone for individuals transitioning towards cleaner eating habits.
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