Organic Plain Whole Yogurt

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Is Organic Plain Whole Yogurt healthy?

Organic Plain Whole Yogurt scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This yogurt is made from organic milk and contains beneficial live cultures, which are good for gut health.

How processed is Organic Plain Whole Yogurt?

Organic Plain Whole Yogurt is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Organic Plain Whole Yogurt's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Organic Milk; Vitamin D3; Live and Active Cultures: L. Bulgaricus, S. Thermophilus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Organic Plain Whole Yogurt

Simply Nature
68 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Aldi
Category Yogurt
Summary

This yogurt is made from organic milk and contains beneficial live cultures, which are good for gut health. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the addition of pectin and fortification with Vitamin D3, which limits its score despite the high-quality ingredients. The processing level prevents it from achieving a higher rating, even though it lacks harmful additives.

Key ingredients 5

Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Organic Milk
Very Good

This ingredient is high-quality organic milk that provides essential nutrients and supports gut health, making it a beneficial component of the yogurt.

Vitamin D3
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Live and Active Cultures: L. Bulgaricus, S. Thermophilus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei
Good

These beneficial probiotic cultures promote healthy digestion and support gut microbiota balance.

Pectin
Neutral

Pectin is a natural thickening agent derived from fruits, used to improve texture without adding harmful substances.

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En:e440
Neutral

E440, or pectin, is a natural additive used as a stabilizer, with no known harmful effects.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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