GREEK YOGURT — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates GREEK YOGURT by Chobani, Inc. OKAY — score 62/90.

The foundation here is good: real nonfat Greek yogurt with a raspberry fruit base. It's held together with fruit pectin and locust bean gum and colored with fruit and vegetable juice, all fairly benign. The main thing pulling it down is the added cane sugar on top of the fruit, so it's a protein-rich yogurt that's also a sweetened one.

Why this verdict

• Nonfat Greek yogurt base delivers real protein and live-culture dairy
• Contains added evaporated cane sugar on top of the raspberry puree
• Thickened and stabilized with fruit pectin and locust bean gum — natural but still added texture agents
• Only one added sweetener (cane sugar), not a sweetener stack
• Color and flavor come from fruit/vegetable juice concentrate and natural flavors, not artificial dyes

Ingredients (9)

• Nonfat yogurt (safe) — Fermented milk provides protein and probiotics.
• evaporated cane sugar (caution) — Second added sugar.
• Water (safe) — Used as a basic ingredient in bread.
• RASPBERRY PUREE (safe) — Whole crushed fruit, not extract — brings a little real fruit sugar and color.
• Fruit Pectin (safe) — Natural gelling agent for body.
• Locust Bean Gum (moderate) — Stabilizer, part of the industrial texture stack.
• fruit and vegetable juice concentrate (safe) — For coloring and flavor; minor impact.
• Natural Flavors (safe) — Flavor compounds derived from natural sources.
• lemon juice concentrate (safe) — Concentrated lemon juice for acidity and flavor.

Healthier alternatives

• Good & Gather Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt
• Chobani Greek Yogurt Nonfat Plain
• Wegmans Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
• Original Paneer Cheese
• Cottage cheese by Asda