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Open Nature Strawberry Flavored Greek Frozen Yogurt Bars: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Open Nature

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Open Nature strawberry flavored greek frozen yogurt bars received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This is a dairy-forward frozen treat that starts reasonably well with skim milk, cream, and real strawberries, but the list gets crowded with gums, citrate salts, and vague natural flavors. It reads more like a frozen-dessert formula than a simple kitchen recipe, so it fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple. Main considerations include multiple gums and stabilizers (locust bean, guar, carrageenan), sodium citrate and citric acid as functional additives, and vague natural flavors and nested dairy blend. Simpler options: Look for frozen yogurt bars with fewer gums and no added flavor blends; try plain Greek yogurt with fresh strawberries and a little honey.

Food Integrity Score 68/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Multiple gums and stabilizers (locust bean, guar, carrageenan)
  • Sodium citrate and citric acid as functional additives
  • Vague natural flavors and nested dairy blend

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for frozen yogurt bars with fewer gums and no added flavor blends
  • Try plain Greek yogurt with fresh strawberries and a little honey

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Open Nature Strawberry Flavored Greek Frozen Yogurt Bars
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00079893110769
Serving size
65 g (1 bar)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Strawberry Flavored Greek Frozen Yogurt Bars

Open Nature

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Locust bean gum, guar gum, carrageenan, and pectin are texture helpers doing structural work here.

Consider This

Sodium citrate, citric acid, natural flavors, and dextrose show a formulated, engineered profile rather than a simple recipe.

Good Substitutes

Plain frozen Greek yogurt with fresh strawberries and a light drizzle of honey keeps the flavor simple.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a dairy-forward frozen treat that starts reasonably well with skim milk, cream, and real strawberries, but the list gets crowded with gums, citrate salts, and vague natural flavors. It reads more like a frozen-dessert formula than a simple kitchen recipe, so it fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple gums and stabilizers (locust bean, guar, carrageenan)
  • Sodium citrate and citric acid as functional additives
  • Vague natural flavors and nested dairy blend

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Natural flavors — Vague flavor category
  • Locust bean gum — Texture gum
  • Guar gum — Texture gum
  • Carrageenan — Controversial stabilizer
  • Sugar — Refined sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural flavors (6/10) — Vague flavor category with undisclosed components.
  • Carrageenan (6/10) — Controversial texture stabilizer.
  • Locust bean gum (6/10) — Texture gum used for stability.

Better choice tips

  • Look for frozen yogurt bars with fewer gums and no added flavor blends.
  • Try plain Greek yogurt with fresh strawberries and a little honey.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SKIM MILK, SUGAR, WATER, STRAWBERRIES, CREAM, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CULTURED DAIRY SOLIDS (WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY POWDER, NONFAT DRIED MILK, NATURAL FLAVOR), MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, CONCENTRATED LEMON JUICE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, PECTIN, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, DEXTROSE.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Sodium citrateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functional salt that stabilizes texture in engineered dairy products.

    Additional note

    Salt used as an emulsifier and acidity regulator in dairy formulas.

    Family watchlist

    Functional additive used for texture and stability.

  2. Natural flavorsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad flavor label hides specific compounds and sources.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor category with undisclosed source compounds.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor category with undisclosed components.

  3. Locust bean gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Gum used for texture and stability in frozen formulations.

    Additional note

    Plant gum used as a thickener and stabilizer.

    Family watchlist

    Texture gum many users may want flagged.

  4. Guar gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Gum used for texture and stability in frozen formulations.

    Additional note

    Plant gum used as a thickener and stabilizer.

    Family watchlist

    Texture gum many users may want flagged.

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  1. CarrageenanConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernStabilizerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Stabilizer

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Stabilizer frequently debated and used for texture control.

    Additional note

    Seaweed-derived stabilizer used in dairy desserts.

    Family watchlist

    Controversial stabilizer many users track.

  2. Cultured dairy solids (whey protein concentrate, whey powder, nonfat dried milk, natural flavor)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Nested blend includes vague natural flavor and multiple dairy fractions.

    Additional note

    Dairy-solids blend with nested natural flavor, a vague component.

    Family watchlist

    Contains nested natural flavor and dairy fractions.

  3. Whey protein concentrateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernProtein concentrate

    What this is

    Protein concentrate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Concentrated protein fraction adds formulation beyond simple dairy.

    Additional note

    Isolated dairy protein fraction added for protein content.

  4. Milk protein concentrateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernProtein concentrate

    What this is

    Protein concentrate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added protein fraction adds formulation beyond the base dairy.

    Additional note

    Concentrated milk protein added for protein content.

  5. PectinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gelling agent adds texture support to the formula.

    Additional note

    Fruit-derived gelling agent used for texture.

  6. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener adds sugar load without much nutritional depth.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener, common in frozen desserts.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users track.

  7. Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common acidulant that adds tartness and works as a preservative aid.

    Additional note

    Common acidulant, often produced by fermentation.

  8. DextroseConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar adds sweetness and sugar load.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar, adds sweetness and bulk.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users track.

  9. Concentrated lemon juiceConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Recognizable fruit-derived ingredient with mild processing.

    Additional note

    Concentrated fruit juice for acidity and flavor.

  10. Skim milkConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dairy base with no added formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Simple dairy base, recognizable ingredient.

  11. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Plain water with no concern.

    Additional note

    Plain water used as a base.

  12. StrawberriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Real fruit adds recognizable flavor and integrity.

    Additional note

    Recognizable fruit ingredient.

  13. CreamConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dairy ingredient with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Simple dairy fat ingredient.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close this product's ingredient profile is to a simple, recognizable, high-integrity food. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "strawberry". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream", "whey". See ingredients for details.)

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Open Nature Strawberry Flavored Greek Frozen Yogurt Bars highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Open Nature Strawberry Flavored Greek Frozen Yogurt Bars shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Open Nature Strawberry Flavored Greek Frozen Yogurt Bars: 16g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Real strawberries and milk-based dairy ingredients; Moderate protein per bar (4 g); Small serving size at 110 kcal.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar and dextrose push sugar to 16 g per bar; Zero fiber; Multiple gums, carrageenan, and stabilizers indicate processing.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same ice cream & frozen desserts differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
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