Milks
Carnation Evaporated milk
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains emulsifiers studied for gut effects
Why it scores 50
Carnation Evaporated milk scores 50 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Dextrose: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Carrageenan: In the NutriNet-Santé cohort, higher carrageenan intake was associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes; cause and effect is not established. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better evaporated and condensed milk
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A2 Protein Organic Whole Milk Kirkland Signature · 64 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
Nonfat dry milk powder Bob's Red Mill · 22 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 92 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Instant nonfat Dry Milk Good And Gather Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 96 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
Evaporated Milk The Kroger Co. · 12 fl oz/354 mL Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
Vitamin D Added Evaporated Milk Goya · 30 mL Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 95 out of 100 , 45 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Evaporated milk
Ingredients
- Dextrose minus 20 points
- Carrageenan minus 7.5 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
100 − 50 = 50
Can’t score above 79. Contains dextrose, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 40 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 2 Tbsp (30 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Milk, Dipotassium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Dextrose, Vitamin D3. Contains Milk.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- 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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“We found direct associations between the risk of type 2 diabetes and exposures to various food additive emulsifiers widely used in industrial foods, in a large prospective cohort of French adults.”
doi.org
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Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut microbiota promoting colitis and metabolic syndrome
“carboxymethylcellulose and polysorbate-80, induced low-grade inflammation and obesity/metabolic syndrome in wild-type hosts and promoted robust colitis in mice predisposed to this disorder.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of carrageenan (E 407) and processed Eucheuma seaweed (E 407a) as food additives
“However, the Panel noted uncertainties as regards the chemistry, the exposure assessment and biological and toxicological data.”
doi.org
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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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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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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
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“Relative to control subjects, CMC consumption modestly increased postprandial abdominal discomfort and perturbed gut microbiota composition in a way that reduced its diversity.”
doi.org
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“This study found positive associations between risk of CVD and intake of five individual and two groups of food additive emulsifiers widely used in industrial foods.”
doi.org