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Dannon Activia Dairy Drink, Peach
Dairy
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Dannon Activia Dairy Drink, Peach

Activia
7 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
7g
Protein
23g
Sugars
105mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Dannon Activia Peach Dairy Drink is a small, single-serve (7 fl oz) refrigerated yogurt beverage found in the dairy case alongside yogurt cups, kefir bottles and other probiotic drinks. Packaged in a slim plastic bottle, it’s built for grab-and-go routines: grab from a chilled shelf near the deli or prepared foods, pop open a twist cap and sip. The brand leans hard into digestive health — label copy touts “live and active cultures,” a proprietary Bifidobacterium strain, and doctor-recommended messaging — positioning Activia for health-conscious consumers and busy parents seeking simple gut-health solutions. Marketing signals a mainstream, trustworthy household brand rather than a niche or organic product. The front label carries “lowfat,” vitamin D and calcium claims and a probiotic health halo, while ingredients list “natural flavors” and cane sugar; there’s no organic or clean-label certification. In plain processing terms, this is a processed dairy beverage made from cultured reduced-fat milk with added sugars, inulin fiber and stabilizers to create a stable, spoonable texture. Sensory impressions: smooth, creamy and slightly thick for a drink, with a sweet, lightly candied peach flavor and a mildly tangy cultured finish; a hint of starch or xanthan-style mouthfeel from stabilizers. Rituals around it are practical — sipped at a kitchen counter for a quick breakfast, tossed into a child’s lunchbox, or consumed after a workout when someone wants a flavored dairy boost. It fits American grocery culture as an accessible, branded probiotic option that trades artisanal cachet for convenience and consistent taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars23g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein7g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cultured, Reduced, Fat, Milk,, Water,, Cane, Sugar,, Inulin,, Less, than, 1%, Peach, Puree,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Natural, Flavors,, Vegetable, Juice, (for, Color),, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Vitamin, D3,, Live, Cultures, L., Bulgaricus, (2),, L., Lactis,, S., Thermophilus,, Live, and, Active, Probiotic, B., Lactis, DN, 173-010/CNCM, I-2494..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product is an industrially formulated drinkable yogurt containing added cane sugar, modified food starch and 'natural flavors' along with functional additives, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Dannon Activia Dairy Drink, Peach

The Activia Peach Dairy Drink can be considered a decent choice for a quick snack or breakfast option, especially if you're looking for something that offers probiotics for gut health. However, it does contain 14 grams of added sugar per serving, which is something to keep in mind if you're watching your sugar intake. It's all about balance — if you enjoy it in moderation, it can fit nicely into a varied diet.

Perfect For

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post-workout
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