Lowfat Yogurt with Fun Toppings, Strawberry

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Lowfat Yogurt with Fun Toppings, Strawberry scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, +4 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Yogurt, this product is more processed than about 81% 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 Lowfat Yogurt with Fun Toppings, Strawberry'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.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Confectioner'S Glaze, Carnauba Wax.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3. Rainbow Sprinkles: Sugar.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm, Palm Kernel).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.