Rice-based drinks
The Hain Celestial Group Inc. Organic Ricemilk Original Calcium & Vitamin D
64 fl oz
Score
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
Why it scores 74
The Hain Celestial Group Inc. Organic Ricemilk Original Calcium & Vitamin D scores 74 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 14 points Sugars 11 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Ricemilk Original Calcium & Vitamin D
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 11 g / 100 ml minus 14 points
- Energy 120 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 26 = 74
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 120 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Sugars | 11 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240 ml)
Ingredients
- Organic ricemilk (water, organic hydrolyzed rice) (not recognized)
- organic canola oil and / or organic sunflower oil
- tricalcium phosphate
- sea salt
- vitamin a palmitate
- vitamin d2 (ergocalciferol)
- vitamin b12 (cyanocobalamin)
Label text, as published
Other Ingredients: Organic ricemilk (water, organic hydrolyzed rice), organic canola oil and / or organic sunflower oil, tricalcium phosphate, sea salt, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d2 (ergocalciferol), vitamin b12 (cyanocobalamin).
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov