Greek Yogurt

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

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

• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Vanilla Extract, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Pectin): 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'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: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3 And Live Active Cultures (S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifido. Lactis, L. Rhamnosus, L. Casei).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.