Simply Yogurt Bars Mango

by Dreyer S Grand Ice Cream

A moderately processed frozen yogurt bar with beneficial probiotics but high sugar content and unnecessary additives. The live cultures provide gut health benefits, but the 12+ grams of sugar per bar and industrial processing detract from nutritional value.

• Skim Milk – safe · Primary dairy base providing protein and calcium, though conventional dairy may contain traces of hormones and antibiotics.
• Sugar – controversial · Added refined sugar contributing to blood sugar spikes and potential inflammation when consumed regularly.
• Lactose Reduced Skim Milk – safe · Enzymatically treated milk to reduce lactose content, making it more digestible for lactose-sensitive individuals.
• Cream – safe · Natural dairy fat that provides texture and satiety, though from conventional dairy sources.
• Mango Puree – beneficial · Real fruit puree providing natural vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, though processing may reduce nutrient content.
• Milk Protein Concentrate – safe · Concentrated protein from milk that enhances protein content and texture.
• Pectin – safe · Natural fiber from fruit that acts as a gelling agent and may support digestive health.
• Natural Flavor – controversial · Undefined flavor compounds that could contain hundreds of chemicals, though derived from natural sources.
• Guar Gum – controversial · Legume-derived fiber that can cause digestive upset in sensitive individuals when consumed regularly.
• Lemon Juice from Concentrate – safe · Concentrated citrus juice providing natural acidity and vitamin C, though processing reduces nutrient content.
• Carob Bean Gum – safe · Natural thickener from carob seeds that provides fiber and is generally well-tolerated.
• Live and Active Cultures – beneficial · Beneficial probiotic bacteria that support gut health and immune function.
• Annatto Color – safe · Natural orange colorant from annatto seeds, generally recognized as safe.
• Turmeric Oleoresin Color – beneficial · Natural yellow colorant from turmeric with potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Contains 5 beneficial probiotic strains

Real mango puree provides vitamins and antioxidants

No artificial preservatives or colors

Natural turmeric with anti-inflammatory compounds

High sugar content (12-14g per bar)

Multiple industrial gums and stabilizers

Conventional dairy with potential hormone residues

Misleading 'simply made' marketing