Kombuchas
Kirkland Signature Organic Kombucha Ginger Lemonade
16 fl oz (473 mL)
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 66
Kirkland Signature Organic Kombucha Ginger Lemonade scores 66 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 9 points Sugars 3.8 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Organic Kombucha Ginger Lemonade
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 3.8 g / 100 ml minus 9 points
- Energy 15 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 34 = 66
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 15 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugars | 3.8 g |
| Added sugars | 3.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1.0 bottle (473.0 ml)
Ingredients
- Organic Kombucha (Filtered Water, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Tea Blend, Organic Kombucha Culture) (not recognized)
- Organic Ginger Juice
- Organic Whole Lemon Puree
- DE111Ⓡ Bacillus Subtilis (Probiotic) (not recognized)
Label text, as published
Organic Kombucha (Filtered Water, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Tea Blend, Organic Kombucha Culture), Organic Ginger Juice, Organic Whole Lemon Puree, DE111Ⓡ Bacillus Subtilis (Probiotic).
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic, Glass
Context only: no points in v1.
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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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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