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Yoplait
Flavor:
Banana Cream Pie
Ingredients:
Cultured Grade A Nonfat Milk, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Allulose, Kosher Gelatin, Citric Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sucralose, Potassium Sorbate Added to Maintain Freshness, Natural Flavor, Acesulfame Potassium, Colored with Turmeric and Annatto Extract, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Yoplait Banana Cream Pie yogurt falls at the bottom of our scale for healthier food options. This product is not organic, does not use non-GMO ingredients, and includes multiple added sugars and potentially harmful additives, which heavily impacts its rating on our website.
The ingredient list features items that raise concerns. It is not made with organic milk, and there is no indication that the ingredients are non-GMO, which results in an immediate deduction in its rating. The presence of allulose, a newer sweetener on the market, contributes to the added sugar content. Although allulose is not as well-studied as other sugars, it is still counted as an added sugar in our assessment. Moreover, the inclusion of citric acid, while common in many food products, also counts against the product for its added sugar content.
More worrisome are the artificial sweeteners acesulfame potassium and sucralose, which are linked to potential health risks. These ingredients contribute to the product’s lower score as they are considered more harmful than natural sugars. Furthermore, the yogurt contains several additives such as natural flavor, kosher gelatin, and potassium sorbate, which are often viewed with skepticism due to their potential effects on health.
The use of modified corn starch, which may be derived from genetically modified sources, is another factor that negatively affects the product’s score. The coloring agents, turmeric and annatto extract, while natural, do not compensate for the presence of the other less desirable ingredients.
Based on these considerations, the Yoplait Banana Cream Pie yogurt is assigned the lowest rating on our green leaf scale. The product’s composition, with its non-organic status, inclusion of GMOs, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives, positions it as a choice to avoid for consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food options. Our assessment encourages shoppers to opt for products with more natural, organic, and GMO-free ingredients to ensure a better quality of food consumption.
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