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Planet Oat Oatmilk
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Milk substitutes

Planet Oat Oatmilk

86 fl oz (2.54 L)

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 75

Planet Oat Oatmilk scores 75 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. Potassium phosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. Strong
  3. Guar gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Oatmilk

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Ingredients

  • Potassium phosphate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [1]
  • Guar gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [2]
  • Gellan gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [2]
subtotal−7.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [2]
subtotal−18
TOTAL 75Good

100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75

GTIN 00044100158841 · 2026-04-23

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy45 kcal
Fat0.5 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates8 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber1 g
Protein1 g
Salt0.3 g

Serving: 1 serving (240 ml)

Ingredients

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

Oatmilk ( Filtered Water, Oats), Calcium Carbonate, Dipotassium Phosphate ( Stabilizer), Guar Gum, Sea Salt, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Riboflavin ( Vitamin B2) and Vitamin B12.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Gluten

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. EFSA issues new advice on phosphates

    European Food Safety Authority · Jun 12, 2019 · Agency assessment

    “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

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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