Coconut-based drinks
So Delicious Dairy Free Organic coconut unsweetened original
1.89 L
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
Why it scores 65
So Delicious Dairy Free Organic coconut unsweetened original scores 65 out of 100 (Good) 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 3 points Sugars 1 g / 100 ml: Contains some sugar. Strong
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 4 g / 100 ml: High in saturated fat. Strong
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 coconut unsweetened original
Ingredients
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Magnesium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 1 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 4 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Energy 19 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
100 − 35 = 65
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 19 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (240 ml)
Ingredients
- Organic Coconut Milk (Water, Organic Coconut Cream)
- Calcium Phosphate
- Magnesium Phosphate
- Guar Gum
- Xanthan Gum
- Vitamin A Acetate
- Vitamin D-2
- L- Selenomethionine ( Selenium)
- Zinc Oxide
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin B-12
Label text, as published
Organic Coconut Milk ( Water, Organic Coconut Cream), Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D-2, L- Selenomethionine ( Selenium), Zinc Oxide, Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
May contain: Soy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Composite material, Plastic, Paper
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from So Delicious Dairy Free
Sources
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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