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Greek Vanilla Yogurt

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Common questions

Is Greek Vanilla Yogurt healthy?

Greek Vanilla Yogurt scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This Greek Vanilla Yogurt contains beneficial ingredients like yogurt with active bacterial cultures, which support gut health.

How processed is Greek Vanilla Yogurt?

Greek Vanilla Yogurt is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Greek Vanilla Yogurt's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Yogurt counts in its favor; Cane sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Greek Vanilla Yogurt

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Bioengineered
68 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Loblaw Companies Limited
Category Yogurt
Summary

This Greek Vanilla Yogurt contains beneficial ingredients like yogurt with active bacterial cultures, which support gut health. However, it includes cane sugar, a refined sweetener that adds calories without nutritional benefits, and is moderately processed. The presence of natural vanilla flavor and locust bean gum also contributes to its processing level, which limits its score despite the presence of some healthy components.

Key ingredients 6

Yogurt
Good

Yogurt is a fermented dairy product that contains beneficial probiotics. The active bacterial cultures can support gut health and improve digestion. Made from skim milk, it provides protein with minimal fat content.

Risks

Some individuals may be lactose intolerant and experience digestive discomfort.

Benefits

Contains probiotics that support gut health and provide a source of protein with low fat content.

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Corn starch
Neutral

Corn starch is a common thickening agent used in food products. It is highly processed and provides no significant nutritional value. It is used to improve texture and consistency in the yogurt.

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Natural vanilla flavour
Neutral

Natural vanilla flavour is used to impart vanilla taste without using whole vanilla beans. It is derived from natural sources but lacks the full nutritional profile of whole vanilla. It enhances the flavor profile of the yogurt.

Locust bean gum
Neutral

Locust bean gum is a natural thickening agent derived from carob seeds. It is used to stabilize and thicken food products. It is generally considered safe and adds texture without significant nutritional impact.

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Lemon juice concentrate
Neutral

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

Benefits

Provides vitamin C and antioxidants, contributing to the nutritional profile of the product.

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Cane sugar
Bad

Cane sugar is a refined sugar that can contribute to increased blood sugar levels. Excessive consumption of refined sugars is linked to various health issues such as obesity and diabetes. It is used here as a sweetener, which adds calories without nutritional benefits.

Risks

High intake of refined sugars can lead to obesity, insulin resistance, and dental cavities.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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