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Brown Cow Yogurt, Cream Top Maple
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Brown Cow Yogurt, Cream Top Maple

Brown Cow
5.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
5g
Protein
16g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Brown Cow Yogurt, Cream Top Maple is a small, single-serve cream-top yogurt (5.3 oz) you’d find in the refrigerated dairy aisle alongside other premium-style, whole-milk yogurts and cultured dairy cups. It sits near other spoonable snacks, specialty yogurts, and organic/‘natural’ brands rather than next to bulk tubs. Suited for quick breakfasts, weekend brunch spreads, or an afternoon snack on a grocery run, it’s an easy grab for shoppers seeking a richer, slightly indulgent yogurt moment. The brand positions itself as a heritage, slightly artisanal option: whole milk, a visible cream layer, live cultures and a farmer-friendly rBST pledge appeal to shoppers chasing wholesome, nostalgic dairy with a premium feel. Labels lean into “natural” and “no artificial growth hormones / no artificial flavors or sweeteners” claims and advertise live active cultures; it is not marketed as organic. Processing context — a commercially made flavored yogurt with added sweeteners and a gelling agent — is modestly notable but not front-and-center on the pack. Sensory notes: open the cup and you find a glossy cream layer above a thick, velvety body; the maple flavor is sweet and rounded from a mix of cane sugar and maple syrup, with a faint maple aroma and a smooth, spoon-coating mouthfeel stabilized by pectin. The ritual is casual and slightly indulgent: a spoon, slow peel-back of the lid, and savoring the cream-top as a small treat. With 150 calories and about 16 g of sugar per serving, it reads as a dessert-like, comforting snack within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tub
Servings per Container: 1
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars10g20%
Protein5g
* 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, Pasteurized, Whole, Milk,, Cane, Sugar,, Maple, Syrup,, Natural, Flavor,, Pectin. Live, Active, Cultures:, S., Thermophilus,, L., Bulgaricus,, L., Acidophilus,, Bifidus, and, L., Paracasei..

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?

Contains added sugars (cane sugar, maple syrup) and additives like natural flavor and pectin typical of industrial formulations, placing it in the ultra-processed category. Though based on whole milk and cultures, the sweeteners and stabilizer align with NOVA 4 criteria.

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Common Questions about Brown Cow Yogurt, Cream Top Maple

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This yogurt packs in 5 grams of protein per serving, which is pretty decent, but it also has 16 grams of total sugars, including 10 grams of added sugars. If you're balancing your diet and looking for a treat, it can definitely fit in, but it's not exactly a low-sugar option. Think of it as a delightful indulgence rather than a daily staple!

Perfect For

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back-to-school
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Vibe:

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