Yogurts
Too Good & Co. BLENDED black cherry
5.3 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 74
Too Good & Co. BLENDED black cherry scores 74 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
BLENDED black cherry
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Protein 12 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 26.5 = 73.5 → 74
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 80 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 cup (150 g)
Ingredients
- Ingredients Cultured Reduced Fat Milk
- Water
- Less than 1%: Lemon Juice Concentrate
- Turmeric and Fruit & Vegetable Juice Concentrate (for Color)
- Natural Flavors
- Tapioca Starch
- Gellan Gum
- Stevia Leaf Reb M
- Sea Salt
- Vitamin D3
- Active Yogurt Cultures L. Bulgaricus & S. Thermophilus
Label text, as published
Ingredients Cultured Reduced Fat Milk, Water, Less than 1%: Lemon Juice Concentrate, Turmeric and Fruit & Vegetable Juice Concentrate (for Color), Natural Flavors, Tapioca Starch, Gellan Gum, Stevia Leaf Reb M, Sea Salt, Vitamin D3, Active Yogurt Cultures L. Bulgaricus & S. Thermophilus.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org