Milks
Horizon Organic Organic Milk
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Horizon Organic Organic Milk scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Lactose: An added sugar. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
Capped at 79: Contains lactose, an ingredient of high concern.
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 Milk
Ingredients
- Lactose minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
- Protein 8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 12.5 = 87.5 → 88 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. Contains lactose, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 150 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Sugars | 11 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 portion (240 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Grade A Milk
- Lactose Enzyme ( Ingredients Not Found in Regular Milk) (high concern)
- Vitamin D3
Label text, as published
Organic Grade A Milk, Lactose Enzyme ( Ingredients Not Found in Regular Milk), Vitamin D3.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Horizon Organic
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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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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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