Greek Yogurt, Plain

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Greek Yogurt, Plain scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Pea Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Vegan Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Yogurt, this product is more processed than about 38% of the 7,195 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Greek Yogurt, Plain's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid (Vegan).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Tricalcium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin D Yeast, Vitamin B12.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.