Plant-based milk alternatives
Elmhurst Pistachio Barista Edition - Blended with Rice
946 mL
Score
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 61
Elmhurst Pistachio Barista Edition - Blended with Rice scores 61 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 6 points Sugars 2.8 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better plant milks
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Organic Pistachio Unsweetened Three Trees · 28 fl oz/828 mL No added sugars · No sugar Score 97 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Organic Non-Dairy Soy Beverage Unsweetened Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz (1 qt) 946 mL No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Soymilk Plain West Life · 1.89 L No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Organic Oat & Seed Oat Milk Three Trees · 28 fl oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
oat milk organic ORIGINAL Milk No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 39 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Pistachio Barista Edition - Blended with Rice
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 2.8 g / 100 ml minus 6 points
- Energy 40 kcal / 100 ml minus 3 points
100 − 39.5 = 60.5 → 61
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 40 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2 g |
| Sugars | 2.8 g |
| Added sugars | 2.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (250 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Filtered water, Pistachios, Rice, Cane sugar, Dipotassium phosphate, Salt.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More plant-based milk alternatives on GoodSwap
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Dairy-Free Milk Ripple · 48 fl oz Ultra-processedContains seed oils Score 63 out of 100 Good -
Milked Walnuts Unsweetened Elmhurst · 32 fl oz No additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Cacao Essentials 100% Plant Based Shake Remedy Organics · 355 mL Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugarsCertified organic Score 43 out of 100 Okay -
Coconut Milk & Coconut Water Blend Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Ultra-processed Score 70 out of 100 Good -
Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Soymilk The Hain Celestial Group Inc. Certified organicNo additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Oat Barista Elmhurst · 32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL Contains added sugarsContains whole grains Score 61 out of 100 Good
More from Elmhurst
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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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