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Greek Plain

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Common questions

Is Greek Plain healthy?

Greek Plain scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This Greek Plain product features beneficial ingredients like ultrafiltered skim milk and skim milk, which enhance its protein content while keeping sugars low.

How processed is Greek Plain?

Greek Plain is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Greek Plain's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Ultrafiltered skim milk, Vitamin D3 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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Greek Plain

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78 Good

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Sobeys Inc.
Category Milk
Summary

This Greek Plain product features beneficial ingredients like ultrafiltered skim milk and skim milk, which enhance its protein content while keeping sugars low. The inclusion of vitamins A and D3 adds nutritional value. However, due to its processed nature, the score is capped, despite the clean ingredient list and absence of harmful additives.

Key ingredients 5

Ultrafiltered skim milk
Good

Ultrafiltered skim milk is a processed form of milk that retains more protein and less sugar. The ultrafiltration process enhances the nutritional profile by concentrating protein and reducing lactose content. It is a beneficial ingredient for those seeking higher protein intake with lower sugar levels.

Benefits

Provides a higher protein content with reduced sugar, making it suitable for muscle maintenance and low-sugar diets.

Vitamin D3
Good

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

Benefits

Enhances calcium absorption and supports bone health.

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Skim milk
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

Benefits

Rich in calcium and vitamin D, supporting bone health while being low in calories.

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Bacterial culture
Neutral

Bacterial culture is used in dairy products to ferment milk, aiding in the production of yogurt and similar products. It contributes to the texture and flavor of the product. While it does not provide direct nutritional benefits, it is essential for the fermentation process.

Benefits

Facilitates fermentation, enhancing the texture and flavor of dairy products.

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Vitamin A palmitate
Neutral

Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A added to fortify dairy products. It helps maintain vision, immune function, and skin health. While beneficial in providing vitamin A, it is a synthetic additive and does not occur naturally in milk.

Risks

Excessive intake of synthetic vitamin A can lead to toxicity, but this is unlikely in moderate consumption.

Benefits

Supports vision and immune health by providing essential vitamin A.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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