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Shoprite Mixed Berry Fruit On The Bottom Lowfat Yogurt: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Shoprite

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Shoprite mixed berry fruit on the bottom lowfat yogurt received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. The base is recognizable (cultured milk and real fruit), but the modified cornstarch, pectin, and natural flavor show this was formulated for texture and taste consistency. It fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple, and plain yogurt with whole fruit would be a cleaner everyday choice. Main considerations include modified cornstarch and pectin used for texture, natural flavor is a vague flavor system, and added sugar and juice concentrate for sweetness and color. Simpler options: Choose plain lowfat yogurt and add fresh berries yourself; look for yogurt sweetened only with fruit or a small amount of honey.

Food Integrity Score 68/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Modified cornstarch and pectin used for texture
  • Natural flavor is a vague flavor system
  • Added sugar and juice concentrate for sweetness and color

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose plain lowfat yogurt and add fresh berries yourself
  • Look for yogurt sweetened only with fruit or a small amount of honey

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Shoprite Mixed Berry Fruit On The Bottom Lowfat Yogurt
Category
Dairy (source: Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00041190470723
Serving size
170 g (1 container)
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

Mixed Berry Fruit On The Bottom Lowfat Yogurt

Shoprite

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Modified cornstarch, pectin, and natural flavor add thickening and flavor-system engineering to an otherwise simple yogurt.

Consider This

Sugar and concentrated fruit juice concentrate push this into dessert-style territory, with 24g sugar per container.

Good Substitutes

Plain lowfat yogurt stirred with fresh or frozen berries and a little honey keeps the fruit without the thickeners.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

The base is recognizable (cultured milk and real fruit), but the modified cornstarch, pectin, and natural flavor show this was formulated for texture and taste consistency. It fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple, and plain yogurt with whole fruit would be a cleaner everyday choice.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Modified cornstarch and pectin used for texture
  • Natural flavor is a vague flavor system
  • Added sugar and juice concentrate for sweetness and color

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Modified cornstarch — Texture-modifying starch
  • Pectin — Gelling additive
  • Concentrated fruit juice (color) — Color-functional juice concentrate
  • Natural flavor — Vague flavor system

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • Modified cornstarch (6/10) — Texture-modifying starch used for thickening.
  • Pectin (5/10) — Extracted gelling agent used for set.

Better choice tips

  • Choose plain lowfat yogurt and add fresh berries yourself.
  • Look for yogurt sweetened only with fruit or a small amount of honey.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A LOWFAT MILK, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, STRAWBERRIES, NONFAT MILK SOLIDS, BLUEBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, CONCENTRATED FRUIT JUICE (COLOR), NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE AND VITAMIN D3.

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

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

  1. Modified cornstarchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Modified starches are texture helpers rather than whole-food ingredients.

    Additional note

    Chemically modified starch used for thickening and texture.

    Family watchlist

    Texture-modifying starch

  2. Natural flavorConcern 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

    Natural flavor is a broad label term that hides specific components.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

  3. PectinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Pectin is an extracted gelling additive used for consistency.

    Additional note

    Extracted gelling agent used for set and texture.

    Family watchlist

    Gelling additive

  4. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar is a common family watchlist item for added sweetening.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener adds significant sugar per serving.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

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  1. Concentrated fruit juice (color)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Used for color rather than flavor, so it reads as a formulation input.

    Additional note

    Concentrated juice used mainly to adjust color; adds sugar.

    Family watchlist

    Color-functional juice concentrate

  2. Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common acidulant with mild formulation role.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for tartness and preservation support.

  3. Nonfat milk solidsConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dried milk solids are a mild formulation input for texture.

    Additional note

    Concentrated dairy solids added for body and protein.

  4. Vitamin A palmitate and vitamin D3Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin fortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Vitamin fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Fortification vitamins are added nutrients, not whole-food components.

    Additional note

    Added vitamins for fortification.

  5. Cultured pasteurized grade a lowfat milkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dairy base with normal yogurt processing.

    Additional note

    Basic dairy base with cultures; category-normal processing.

  6. StrawberriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Real fruit with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Whole fruit; recognizable and simple.

  7. BlueberriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Real fruit with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Whole fruit; recognizable and simple.

  8. BlackberriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Real fruit with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Whole fruit; recognizable and simple.

  9. RaspberriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Real fruit with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Whole fruit; recognizable and simple.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile is to 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.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • 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". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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.

    See more for this goal

  • 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". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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 "blueberry", "strawberry". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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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 Shoprite Mixed Berry Fruit On The Bottom Lowfat Yogurt 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.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Shoprite Mixed Berry Fruit On The Bottom Lowfat Yogurt shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Shoprite Mixed Berry Fruit On The Bottom Lowfat Yogurt: 24g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Lowfat cultured milk base with reasonable protein; Real berries listed in the ingredient list; Low saturated fat and sodium for a yogurt.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar, with sugar listed near the top of ingredients; Zero fiber per serving; Modified cornstarch, pectin, and flavoring 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 dairy differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Dairy, 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.
Label accuracy and safety information

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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