Plant-based beverages
Pacific Foods Of Oregon Inc. Organic coconut original plant-based beverage
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
Why it scores 57
Pacific Foods Of Oregon Inc. Organic coconut original plant-based beverage scores 57 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 6 points Sugars 3 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 60 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Organic coconut original plant-based beverage
Ingredients
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 1.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 3 g / 100 ml minus 6 points
- Saturated fat 4 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Energy 60 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 43 = 57
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 60 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240 ml)
Ingredients
- Water
- Coconut Cream
- Coconut Water Concentrate
- Gellan Gum
- Guar Gum
- Natural Flavor
- Sodium Citrate
- Tricalcium Phosphate
- Vitamin D2
- Xanthan Gum
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Water, Coconut Cream*, Coconut Water Concentrate*, Contains 1% or Less of: Gellan Gum, Guar Gum*, Natural Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Vitamin D2, Xanthan Gum. * Organic
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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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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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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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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