Coconut-based drinks
So Delicious Dairy Free Coconut Milk Beverage Unsweetened Shelf Stable
6 × 32 fl oz (946 mL) cartons, net 1.5 gal (5.67 L)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 75
So Delicious Dairy Free Coconut Milk Beverage Unsweetened Shelf Stable scores 75 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
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 2.5 points Guar gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better plant milks
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Organic Non-Dairy Soy Beverage Unsweetened Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz (1 qt) 946 mL Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Milked Coconuts & Cashews Unsweetened Elmhurst Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Original Unsweetened Oat Milk Willa's Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 98 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Soymilk Plain West Life · 1.89 L Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Coconut Milk Beverage Unsweetened Shelf Stable
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Magnesium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Energy 19 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 25 = 75
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 19 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240 ml)
Ingredients
- Organic Coconutmilk (Filtered Water, Organic Coconut Cream) (not recognized)
- Organic Guar Gum
- Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Selenomethionine [Selenium], Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D2, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin B12)
- Xanthan Gum
Label text, as published
INGREDIENTS: Organic Coconutmilk (Filtered Water; Organic Coconut Cream); Organic Guar Gum; Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Phosphate; Magnesium Phosphate; Calcium Carbonate; L-Selenomethionine [Selenium]; Vitamin A Acetate; Vitamin D2; Zinc Oxide; Vitamin B12); Xanthan Gum.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Paper
Context only: no points in v1.
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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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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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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
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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