Healthy Food Guideby KarbCoach

Healthy Food Guide by KarbCoach

Tillamook Oregon Strawberry Blended Good & Creamy Lowfat Yogurt: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Tillamook

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Tillamook oregon strawberry blended good & creamy lowfat yogurt received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a flavored yogurt with a recognizable base of cultured milk, but the fruit blend and added thickeners push it toward a more engineered profile. Think of it as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple. The sugar and corn starch sit in the middle of the list, and natural flavor adds a vague layer to an otherwise simple dairy base. Main considerations include corn starch used twice for texture, vague natural flavor and fruit blend, and added sugar within the fruit blend. Simpler options: Choose plain cultured yogurt and add fresh strawberries at home; look for yogurts with a short ingredient list and no added starch or flavor.

Food Integrity Score 74/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Corn starch used twice for texture
  • Vague natural flavor and fruit blend
  • Added sugar within the fruit blend

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose plain cultured yogurt and add fresh strawberries at home
  • Look for yogurts with a short ingredient list and no added starch or flavor

You are viewing ingredients and processing. Switch to Longevity for nutrition and longer-term eating pattern fit.

Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Tillamook Oregon Strawberry Blended Good & Creamy Lowfat Yogurt
Category
Dairy (source: Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00072830030052
Serving size
227 g (8 oz)
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

Oregon Strawberry Blended Good & Creamy Lowfat Yogurt

Tillamook

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Corn starch and natural flavor in the fruit blend add thickening and flavor-system engineering beyond plain yogurt.

Consider This

Milk protein concentrate and the sugar-heavy fruit blend make this read more like a formulated dessert-style yogurt than a simple kitchen recipe.

Good Substitutes

Plain cultured yogurt with fresh strawberries and a small drizzle of honey keeps the flavor simple and recognizable.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a flavored yogurt with a recognizable base of cultured milk, but the fruit blend and added thickeners push it toward a more engineered profile. Think of it as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple. The sugar and corn starch sit in the middle of the list, and natural flavor adds a vague layer to an otherwise simple dairy base.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Corn starch used twice for texture
  • Vague natural flavor and fruit blend
  • Added sugar within the fruit blend

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Natural flavor — Vague flavor system with undisclosed composition
  • Fruit blend — Bundled sub-ingredients hide exact proportions
  • Corn starch — Texture-modifying refined starch used twice
  • Sugar — Refined sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed composition.
  • Fruit blend (5/10) — Bundled blend hides sub-ingredient proportions.
  • Milk protein concentrate (5/10) — Concentrated protein fraction adds formulation.

Better choice tips

  • Choose plain cultured yogurt and add fresh strawberries at home.
  • Look for yogurts with a short ingredient list and no added starch or flavor.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A REDUCED FAT MILK, FRUIT BLEND (SUGAR, WATER, STRAWBERRIES, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, FRUIT JUICE [COLOR]), MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CORN STARCH.

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

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

  1. Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Flavor systems are broad and not fully itemized on the label.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system; exact sources not specified.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed composition.

  2. Fruit blendConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Bundled sub-ingredients make the fruit portion harder to judge.

    Additional note

    Broad sub-blend; contents mixed with sugar, starch, and flavor.

    Family watchlist

    Bundled blend hides exact proportions and additive use.

  3. Milk protein concentrateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernProtein concentrate

    What this is

    Protein concentrate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Concentrated protein fraction adds formulation beyond plain milk.

    Additional note

    Concentrated dairy protein fraction added for body.

  4. Corn starchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Starch adds texture help beyond a simple yogurt base.

    Additional note

    Refined starch used for thickening texture.

    Family watchlist

    Texture-modifying starch used for consistency.

View all 11 ingredient assessments
  1. Corn starchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Repeated starch use signals extra texture engineering.

    Additional note

    Second refined starch addition for texture.

    Family watchlist

    Second texture-modifying starch in the same formula.

  2. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added sugar is a key driver of this product's sweetness.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener; common and recognizable.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users track closely.

  3. Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Adds tartness and helps balance the fruit flavor.

    Additional note

    Common acidulant used for tartness and preservation.

  4. Fruit juice [color]Concern 3/10 — Mild concernColor additiveAdditive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Used to color the fruit blend rather than just add flavor.

    Additional note

    Juice used for color; concentrated fruit-derived input.

  5. Cultured pasteurized grade A reduced fat milkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dairy base that most yogurts start from.

    Additional note

    Cultured dairy base; category-normal processing.

  6. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Neutral base for the fruit blend.

    Additional note

    Simple carrier ingredient.

  7. StrawberriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Real fruit is a simple, recognizable component.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole fruit.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. 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.

    See more for this goal

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    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

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    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 "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

See how this product fits your goals

Choose what matters most to you and explore a more detailed interpretation of this product's nutrition, ingredients, and tradeoffs.

Personalize this analysis

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 Tillamook Oregon Strawberry Blended Good & Creamy Lowfat Yogurt highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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?

Tillamook Oregon Strawberry Blended Good & Creamy Lowfat Yogurt shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Tillamook Oregon Strawberry Blended Good & Creamy Lowfat Yogurt: 27.99g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include added sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein from cultured lowfat milk and milk protein concentrate; Short ingredient list with recognizable dairy and strawberry components; Low saturated and total fat for a yogurt.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar from sugar in the fruit blend; Minimal fiber content; Contains corn starch and natural flavor as processing signals.

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.

Sources, citations & safety

See how this item lines up with your goals

Healthy Food Guide covers this product in detail. In KarbCoach, your goals shape what matters most for your meals.

Set your goals in KarbCoach

Also available in the app

Download on the App StoreGet it onGoogle Play