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Yoplait Original Harvest Peach Low Fat Yogurt: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Yoplait

Quick answer

High integrity

Yoplait original harvest peach low fat yogurt received a Food Integrity Score of 78 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a fairly recognizable base of cultured milk and sugar, but the label is dressed up with a modified starch, a preservative, and flavor and color helpers. It reads as a sweetened fruit yogurt that is occasionally fine, but plain yogurt you flavor at home would be a simpler everyday pick. Main considerations include modified food starch texture engineering, potassium sorbate preservative, and vague natural flavor system. Simpler options: Choose plain low-fat yogurt and add your own fruit and sweetener; look for fruit yogurts listing only milk, cultures, fruit, and a short sweetener list.

Food Integrity Score 78/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Modified Food Starch texture engineering
  • Potassium Sorbate preservative
  • Vague Natural Flavor system

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose plain low-fat yogurt and add your own fruit and sweetener
  • Look for fruit yogurts listing only milk, cultures, fruit, and a short sweetener list

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Yoplait Original Harvest Peach Low Fat Yogurt
Brand
Yoplait
Category
Dairy (source: Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes)
GTIN / UPC
00070470290614
Serving size
170 g (3/4 cup)
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

Original Harvest Peach Low Fat Yogurt

Yoplait

High integrity

Warning Signs

Modified Food Starch and Potassium Sorbate stand out as the most formulation-oriented entries on this label.

Consider This

Modified Food Starch, Natural Flavor, and Annatto Extract (For Color) are the kind of added helpers typically seen in factory-formulated dairy snacks.

Good Substitutes

Plain low-fat yogurt sweetened lightly with fruit you add yourself keeps the ingredient list short and familiar.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a fairly recognizable base of cultured milk and sugar, but the label is dressed up with a modified starch, a preservative, and flavor and color helpers. It reads as a sweetened fruit yogurt that is occasionally fine, but plain yogurt you flavor at home would be a simpler everyday pick.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Modified Food Starch texture engineering
  • Potassium Sorbate preservative
  • Vague Natural Flavor system

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Natural Flavor — Vague flavor category with unspecified sources.
  • Modified Food Starch — Texture-modifying starch.
  • Potassium Sorbate — Shelf-life preservative.
  • Annatto Extract (For Color) — Added color.
  • Sugar — Refined sweetener.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with unspecified sources.
  • Modified Food Starch (6/10) — Altered starch used for texture.
  • Potassium Sorbate (5/10) — Preservative added for shelf life.

Better choice tips

  • Choose plain low-fat yogurt and add your own fruit and sweetener.
  • Look for fruit yogurts listing only milk, cultures, fruit, and a short sweetener list.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Cultured Grade A Low Fat Milk, Sugar, Modified Food Starch. Contains 1% or less of: Corn Starch, Potassium Sorbate Added to Maintain Freshness, Natural Flavor, Annatto Extract (For Color), Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3.

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

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

  1. Modified Food StarchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Modified starches signal texture engineering beyond simple recipes.

    Additional note

    Chemically or physically altered starch used for texture.

    Family watchlist

    Modified starch often serves as a texture helper.

  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

    Vague flavor systems can hide multiple undisclosed inputs.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor category without specific source named.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor category with unspecified sources.

  3. Potassium SorbateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Preservatives signal shelf-life formulation beyond basic dairy.

    Additional note

    Preservative added to extend shelf life.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative many users prefer to avoid.

  4. Annatto Extract (For Color)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added color is a formulation choice rather than a core food.

    Additional note

    Plant-derived color added for appearance.

    Family watchlist

    Color additive some users prefer to limit.

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  1. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar is a major sweetening source in this product.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener adding most of the sugar content.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users track.

  2. Corn StarchConcern 2/10 — Very low concernThickener

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Common refined starch present only in a minor amount.

    Additional note

    Refined starch used for body and texture at low levels.

  3. Vitamin A AcetateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin fortification rather than a flavor or texture helper.

    Additional note

    Fortification nutrient added to the product.

  4. Vitamin D3Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin fortification rather than a flavor or texture helper.

    Additional note

    Fortification nutrient added to the product.

  5. Cultured Grade A Low Fat MilkConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Core base ingredient that matches the product category.

    Additional note

    Recognizable dairy base with category-normal culturing.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulation-heavy a label appears. 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

  • 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.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, 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 Yoplait Original Harvest Peach Low Fat 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?

Yoplait Original Harvest Peach Low Fat Yogurt shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Yoplait Original Harvest Peach Low Fat Yogurt: 17g 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: Cultured low-fat milk base with protein; Low saturated fat per serving; Short ingredient list with few additives.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar is a major share of carbohydrates; Modified food starch and flavoring add processing; Zero fiber and low whole-food content.

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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