Nonfat Yogurt

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Processed Meats (Kosher Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Agar Agar): 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 Nonfat Yogurt'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.

Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker

In this product: Beta Carotene And Black Carrot Juice Concentrate.

Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Malic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin D3.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.