Yoplait
Flavor:
Orange Crème
Ingredients:
Cultured Grade A Low Fat Milk, Sugar, Water, Modified Food Starch. Contains 1% or less of: Corn Starch, Orange Juice Concentrate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Lime Juice Concentrate, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavor, Annatto (for color), Kosher Gelatin, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Yoplait Orange Crème yogurt falls short in the cleaner food category. This low-fat milk-based product is not organic, and it contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It also includes added sugars, which detract from its healthfulness. The presence of potentially harmful additives, such as natural flavors, modified food starch, and corn starch, further reduces its standing on our scale.
The product begins with cultured grade A low-fat milk, a standard base for yogurt. However, the addition of sugar raises concerns regarding unnecessary caloric intake and the negative health effects associated with excessive sugar consumption. Water is a harmless ingredient, but the modified food starch that follows is a processed thickener that some may wish to avoid in pursuit of a cleaner diet.
The list continues with less than 1% of several ingredients that contribute to texture and taste: corn starch, orange juice concentrate, lime juice concentrate, and lemon juice concentrate. These ingredients, while natural in origin, are present in minimal amounts and do not significantly enhance the nutritional profile of the product. Tricalcium phosphate is included as a source of calcium but also serves as an anti-caking agent.
The natural flavor mentioned is a vague term that does not disclose the specifics of its source, leaving consumers in the dark about what they are consuming. Annatto is used to provide color, which is unnecessary for the nutritional value of the product. Kosher gelatin is a gelling agent derived from animal sources, which may be a concern for vegetarians or those with dietary restrictions.
The product is fortified with Vitamin A Acetate and Vitamin D3, which are beneficial additives that contribute to the overall nutritional value. However, these positives are overshadowed by the negatives outlined above.
The Yoplait Orange Crème, with its 2 out of 5 green leaves rating, presents an option that has room for significant improvement. To align with cleaner food standards, the product would benefit from a reformulation that eliminates GMOs, reduces added sugars, and removes unnecessary additives.
Certifications:
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