Yoplait
Flavor:
Greek 100 Mixed Berry
Ingredients:
Pasteurized Grade A Nonfat Milk, Fruit Blend (water, blueberries, strawberries, raspberry puree, fructose, sugar, modified corn starch, Pectin, guar gum, citric acid, tricalcium phosphate, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3, malic acid, sodium citrate) Contains 0.5 % or less of: Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate Added to Maintain Freshness, Yogurt Cultures (L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus), Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Yoplait Greek 100 Mixed Berry yogurt falls short of meeting the criteria for a cleaner food option. This product is not organic and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which are key factors in achieving a higher rating on our scale. Additionally, the presence of added sugars such as sugar, citric acid, and fructose detracts from its healthfulness. More concerning are the artificial sweeteners acesulfame potassium and sucralose, which contribute to a significant reduction in score.
The ingredient list reveals a number of additives that raise concerns. Natural flavors, while common in processed foods, are a vague category and do not provide clear information on what they actually consist of. Potassium sorbate is used to maintain freshness, but its inclusion is not favorable for a product aiming for a cleaner label. Similarly, sodium citrate and malic acid are additives that serve various functions in food products but are viewed negatively due to their synthetic nature. Modified corn starch also contributes to the lower score, as it is often derived from genetically modified corn.
This yogurt is a product that does not align with the principles of providing cleaner food options. The inclusion of several artificial sweeteners and potentially harmful additives, combined with its non-organic and GMO ingredient profile, positions this item at the bottom of the scale. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives would be advised to consider other options that do not contain these elements. The 1/5 green leaves rating serves as a clear indicator that the Yoplait Greek 100 Mixed Berry does not meet the standards for a clean and healthy food choice.
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