Coconut oils
Trader joe's, coconut oil spray
5 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 76
Trader joe's, coconut oil spray scores 76 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Soy lecithin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Trader joe's, coconut oil spray
Ingredients
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
100 − 24.5 = 75.5 → 76
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 0.333 SECOND SPRAY (0.25 g)
Ingredients
- Mechanically-pressed (not recognized)
- refined organic coconut oil
- soy lecithin
- natural flavors
- propellant (no chlorofluorocarbons) (not recognized)
Label text, as published
Mechanically-pressed, refined organic coconut oil, soy lecithin, natural flavors, propellant (no chlorofluorocarbons).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org