Creamer
Elmhurst Oat Creamer Pistachio Crème
15 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 57
Elmhurst Oat Creamer Pistachio Crème scores 57 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- 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.
Better coffee creamers and half and half
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Half and Half Ultra-Pasteurized Horizon Organic · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
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Grassfed Half & Half Organic Valley · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Half and Half A2 Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Oat Creamer Pistachio Crème
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 43 = 57
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 15 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 15mL
Ingredients
- Oatmilk (filtered water, whole grain oats)
- pistachio milk (filtered water, pistachios)
- cane sugar (high concern)
- hemp seeds
- natural flavors
- dipotassium phosphate
Label text, as published
Other Ingredients: Oatmilk (filtered water, whole grain oats), pistachio milk (filtered water, pistachios), cane sugar, hemp seeds, contains 2% or less of: natural flavors, dipotassium phosphate.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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