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Course:FNH200/Assignments/2026/Activia's Vanilla 0% Fat-Free vs. MF Probiotic Yogurt

2026-07-21T17:20:39Z

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<<Briefly introduce food products here>>

== Briefly introduce your food products (Optional) ==
Select a food available in Canada and one of its 'low fat', 'zero sugar', etc. alternative. Your options are unlimited: ice cream, cookies, beverage, and of course the wide and wild range of flavours, too. The two products that you are comparing should be similar, with one of them an alternative version of the other.

== Post pictures (Mandatory) ==

Include photos of the two products of your choice, clearly showing the ingredient lists and the overall labels - mandatory, if you don't show it, the TA's can't mark the rest

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== Ingredient lists (4 points)==
# Type out the lists of ingredients
## '''<u>Activia Vanilla 0% M.F. Probiotic Yogurt:</u>''' Skim milk, Ultrafiltered milk, Water, Cane sugar, Modified corn starch, Gelatin, Natural flavour, Pectin, Active probiotic culture (Bifidobacterium lactis CNCM I-2494) and active bacterial cultures, Stevia extract, Locust bean gum, Sodium citrate, Malic acid, Calcium lactate, Vitamin A palmitate and vitamin D3. Made with vitamins A & D fortified skim milk.
## '''<u>Activia Vanilla Probiotic Yogurt:</u>''' Skim milk, Ultrafiltered milk, Cream, Sugars [sugar, caramel and fruit juice (for colour)], Water, Modified corn starch, Gelatin, Natural flavour, Active probiotic culture (Bifidobacterium lactis CNCM I-2494) and active bacterial cultures, Vitamin D3, Annatto (for colour), Malic acid. Made with vitamin D fortified skim milk.
# Identify fat substitutes, sugar substitutes, and/or additives used, if there is any
# Explain the roles of fat substitutes, sugar substitutes, and/or additives used in terms of the functional properties they contribute to the product
# Compare and contrast the lists of the two products and explain differences

== Labels (1 points)==
# Provide detailed description of the information found on the labels. Both Activia Vanilla Regular Probiotic Yogurt (2.2% M.F.) and Activia Fat-Free Vanilla Probiotic Yogurt (0% M.F.) contain a variety of mandatory and voluntary information that helps consumers identify, evaluate, and safely use the products. First, both products are labelled in Canada's two official languages, '''English and French'''. Bilingual labelling appears throughout the packaging, including the ingredient list, Nutrition Facts table, flavour name, product description, best before date, and storage instructions. However, both products have parts that only contain English, like front of the product and the list of benefits. Second, the '''common name''' "Probiotic Yogurt" is displayed near the top of both containers (although it is partially obscured by the lid in the provided image). Third, the '''net quantity''' of 650 g is clearly displayed on the front of each container. Fourth, the '''brand name''' Activia is prominently shown on the front label, while the manufacturer information, Danone Inc., Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 1E6, is provided on the back of the package. Fifth, the '''ingredient list''' is located on the back of each container and is presented in descending order by weight. Ingredients include milk, cream (in the regular yogurt), sugar, bacterial cultures, probiotics, natural flavour, stabilizers, vitamin D, and other ingredients depending on the product formulation. Sixth, the '''Nutrition Facts table''' provides information on serving size, calories, fat, carbohydrates, sugars, protein, sodium, calcium, and the percentage Daily Value (%DV) for selected nutrients. All mandatory information is clearly printed, easy to read, and placed on the side or back of the container in accordance with Canadian food labelling regulations. '''In addition (information depending on the food)''', both products include a best before date, with the package indicating that the date can be found on the rim of the container, although it is not visible without opening the lid, for the strawberry product. For the vanilla flavour, the best before date is located at the bottom front of the product. The percentage of milk fat is also prominently displayed on the front of each product, with the regular yogurt labelled 2.2% M.F. and the fat-free yogurt labelled 0% M.F. Finally, neither product displays a front-of-package nutrition symbol indicating that it is high in saturated fat, sodium, or sugars because it is not applicable.
# Indicate whether the information complies with the regulatory requirements as outlined in Lesson 04.
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Requirement'''
|'''Activia Fat-Free Vanilla Probiotic Yogurt & Activia Vanilla Probiotic Yogurt'''
|-
|'''Bilingual'''
|Displays mandatory information in both English and French, including ingredient lists, nutrition facts table, and allergen warnings, meeting Canadian bilingual labelling requirements.
|-
|'''Common Name'''
|The front of the packaging clearly identifies the product as “Activia Vanilla Probiotic Yogurt” or “Activia Fat-Free Vanilla Probiotic Yogurt,” allowing consumers to easily identify the type of yogurt.
|-
|'''Net Quantity'''
|The net quantity (650 g tub) is clearly displayed on the package in metric units as required by Canadian regulations.
|-
|'''Name of Business'''
|The label identifies the responsible company, Danone Canada, including company information as required for food product identification.
|-
|'''Ingredient List'''
|Both products provide an ingredient list in descending order by weight. The fat-free yogurt lists milk ingredients and does not contain added fat, while the regular vanilla yogurt contains milk ingredients with a higher fat content. Both products include probiotic bacterial cultures and flavouring ingredients.
|-
|'''Nutrition Table Facts'''
|The Nutrition Facts table on both yogurts provides information about calories, macronutrients (fat, carbohydrates, protein), and % Daily Values. The format follows Canadian requirements, including bilingual labelling and standardized presentation.
|-
|'''Allergens'''
|Both products identify '''milk''' as a major allergen through the “Contains: Milk” statement, following Canadian allergen labelling regulations.
|}

== Personal Choice (5 points)==
Please submit your individual component of this assignment on Canvas to protect your privacy and your personal opinion

==References==
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Course:FNH200/Assignments/2026/Activia's Vanilla 0% Fat-Free vs. MF Probiotic Yogurt

2026-07-21T17:19:57Z

EthanChan.1: /* Labels (1 points) */