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Silk Cashew Milk
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Nut-based drinks

Silk Cashew Milk

1/2 Gallon

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • Ultra-processed
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Why it scores 70

Silk Cashew Milk scores 70 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Locust bean gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. 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 Receipt

Cashew Milk

START100

Ingredients

  • Locust bean gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [2][1]
  • Gellan gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−7.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
  • 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: flavoring and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. [1]
subtotal−19.5

Nutrition per 100 ml

  • Salt 0.4 g / 100 ml
    Strong Contains some salt. [3]
  • Energy 25 kcal / 100 ml
    Info Energy-dense for its volume. [4]
subtotal−3
TOTAL 70Good

100 − 30 = 70

GTIN 00025293002753 · 2026-04-23

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 ml

Energy25 kcal
Fat2 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates1 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein1 g
Salt0.4 g

Serving: 1 portion (240 ml)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Cashewmilk ( Filtered Water, Cashews), Contains 2% or Less of: Almonds, Vitamin and Mineral Blend ( Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2), Salt, Locust Bean Gum, Natural Flavor, Gellan Gum, Ascorbic Acid ( Vitamin C to Protect Freshness).

Allergens and diets

Contains: Tree nuts

  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  3. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  5. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  6. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org