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Dannon Yaourt vanille
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Cow milk yogurts

Dannon Yaourt vanille

4 oz/113 g

Okay out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars
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Why it scores 48

Dannon Yaourt vanille scores 48 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated): No NOVA group on file; estimated from 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers. Strong
  3. 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, modified starch and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Yaourt vanille

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Modified starch
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [5][4]
  • Agar
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Locust bean gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
subtotal−28

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated)
    Strong No NOVA group on file; estimated from 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers. [4]
  • 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, modified starch and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. [4]
subtotal−21

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Added sugars 5.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some sugar. [1]
subtotal−3
TOTAL 48Okay

100 − 52 = 48

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00036632007810 · 2026-02-26

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy62 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates12.4 g
Sugars8.9 g
Added sugars5.3 g
Fiber0 g
Protein3.5 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 1 cup (113 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

CULTURED GRADE A NON FAT MILK, CANE SUGAR, WATER, FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF NATURAL FLAVORS, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, AGAR AGAR, CAROB BEAN GUM, VITAMIN D3.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov