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Yoplait Original Harvest Peach Smooth Style Low Fat Yogurt: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Yoplait original harvest peach smooth style low fat yogurt received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. Cultured milk is the foundation here, but the peach flavor is built with sugar, a modified starch, and a preservative to hold texture and shelf life. It's a fine occasional treat, though it reads more like a flavored dessert formula than a simple kitchen yogurt, so most people will want it now and then rather than as a daily staple. Main considerations include modified food starch for texture, potassium sorbate preservative, and vague natural flavor system. Simpler options: Choose plain cultured yogurt and add fresh fruit; look for yogurt with fewer starches and preservatives.
Food Integrity Score 68/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Modified food starch for texture
- Potassium sorbate preservative
- Vague natural flavor system
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain cultured yogurt and add fresh fruit
- Look for yogurt with fewer starches and preservatives
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Yoplait Original Harvest Peach Smooth Style Low Fat Yogurt
- Brand
- Yoplait
- Category
- Dairy (source: Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes)
- GTIN / UPC
00070470996165- Serving size
- 113 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
Original Harvest Peach Smooth Style Low Fat Yogurt
Yoplait
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Modified Food Starch and Potassium Sorbate stand out as the most formulation-oriented entries on this label.
Consider This
Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Natural Flavor, and Annatto Extract show up here, typical of a flavored, texture-stabilized yogurt rather than plain milk and cultures.
Good Substitutes
Plain cultured milk or unsweetened yogurt with fresh peaches gives you the flavor without the starch, preservative, and flavor system.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityCultured milk is the foundation here, but the peach flavor is built with sugar, a modified starch, and a preservative to hold texture and shelf life. It's a fine occasional treat, though it reads more like a flavored dessert formula than a simple kitchen yogurt, so most people will want it now and then rather than as a daily staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Modified food starch for texture
- Potassium sorbate preservative
- Vague natural flavor system
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Modified Food Starch — Chemically modified starch used for texture.
- Potassium Sorbate — Preservative for shelf life.
- Natural Flavor — Undisclosed flavor components.
- Sugar — Refined sweetener.
Highest concern ingredients
- Modified Food Starch (7/10) — Texture-engineering starch.
- Potassium Sorbate (6/10) — Shelf-life preservative.
- Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain cultured yogurt and add fresh fruit.
- Look for yogurt with fewer starches and preservatives.
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.
Modified Food StarchConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Modified starches signal texture engineering beyond simple yogurt.
Additional note
Chemically modified starch used for texture and body.
Family watchlist
Modified starch used for texture; many users want flagged.
Potassium SorbateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Preservatives signal shelf-life engineering many users want flagged.
Additional note
Preservative added to extend shelf life.
Family watchlist
Preservative added for shelf life.
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
Undisclosed flavor components make the formulation harder to verify.
Additional note
Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar is common but adds sweetness and sugar intake.
Additional note
Refined sweetener adds sugar load to the product.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users track.
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Corn StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Refined starch adds body; minor in this list.
Additional note
Refined starch used as a thickener in small amounts.
Annatto Extract (For Color)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernColor additiveAdditive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added for color rather than nutrition or base function.
Additional note
Plant-derived color added for appearance.
Vitamin A AcetateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Fortification is common and low concern at this level.
Additional note
Added vitamin fortification.
Vitamin D3Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Fortification is common and low concern at this level.
Additional note
Added vitamin fortification.
Cultured Grade A Low Fat MilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Yogurt base is category-normal and recognizable.
Additional note
Cultured dairy base with standard processing.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of formulation simplicity and is not a medical or 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-outsMetabolic 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.
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic 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.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic 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.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic 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.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary 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.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary 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.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "corn starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "corn starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Modified Food Starch)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Modified Food Starch)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Modified Food Starch)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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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 Smooth Style 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.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Yoplait Original Harvest Peach Smooth Style 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 Smooth Style Low Fat Yogurt: 10.99g 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: Cultured low-fat milk base with some protein; Low saturated fat and no cholesterol; Short ingredient list for a flavored yogurt.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added sugar contributes most of the sugar content; Modified food starch and flavoring add processing; Potassium sorbate and annatto color present.
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.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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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