Common questions

Is Yogurt healthy?

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 contains high-quality ingredients like Swiss milk and milk proteins, which are beneficial for providing essential nutrients and supporting muscle health.

How processed is Yogurt?

Yogurt is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Yogurt's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Swiss Milk, Milk Proteins, Live Lactic Cultures 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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Name: Yogurt
Brand: Emmi

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Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3

Harmful ingredients 0

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Category Yogurt

Summary

This yogurt contains high-quality ingredients like Swiss milk and milk proteins, which are beneficial for providing essential nutrients and supporting muscle health. However, it is classified as a processed food due to the inclusion of heat-treated fermented dairy solids, which limits its score. The presence of live lactic cultures is a positive aspect, but the overall processing level prevents it from achieving a higher rating.

Key ingredients 4

Live Lactic Cultures

Very Good

Beneficial probiotics including Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, and Lactobacillus acidophilus that support a healthy gut microbiome and digestion.

Swiss Milk

Good

High-quality dairy base providing complete proteins, calcium, and essential nutrients for bone and muscle health.

Milk Proteins

Good

Concentrated dairy protein that supports muscle maintenance and provides a feeling of fullness.

Heat-Treated Fermented Dairy Solids

Neutral

Dairy solids derived from fermentation that contribute to the texture and nutrient profile of the yogurt.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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