Milks
Oikos Pro Banana Flavored Yogurt
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 73
Oikos Pro Banana Flavored Yogurt scores 73 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 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavoring, industrial protein and non-nutritive sweetener. Emerging
- plus 4 points Protein 20 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Oikos Pro Banana Flavored Yogurt
Ingredients
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
- Potassium sorbate minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Protein 20 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 27.5 = 72.5 → 73
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 container (150 g)
Ingredients
- Cultured Grade A Ultra- Filtered Non Fat Milk
- Water
- Whey Protein Concentrate
- Natural Flavors
- Cream
- Tapioca Starch
- Lemon Juice Concentrate
- Stevia Leaf Reb M
- Beta Carotene (for Color)
- Potassium Sorbate (to Maintain Freshness)
- Vitamin D3
- Yogurt Cultures S. Thermophilus & L. Bulgaricus
Label text, as published
Cultured Grade A Ultra- Filtered Non Fat Milk, Water, Whey Protein Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Cream, Contains Less than 1% of: Tapioca Starch, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Stevia Leaf Reb M, Beta Carotene (for Color), Potassium Sorbate (to Maintain Freshness), Vitamin D3, Yogurt Cultures S. Thermophilus & L. Bulgaricus.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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“By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”
doi.org
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21 CFR 182.3640 Potassium sorbate
ecfr.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