Milkshakes
Nurri Strawberry ultra-filtered milkshake
11 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 54
Nurri Strawberry ultra-filtered milkshake scores 54 out of 100 (Okay) 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 7.5 points Sucralose: In a 2022 randomized study, sucralose and saccharin altered the gut microbiome and impaired glucose responses in some people; a 2023 lab study raised questions about its by-product sucralose-6-acetate. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K): In the NutriNet-Santé cohort, acesulfame-K intake was associated with higher cancer risk; cause and effect is not established. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better milk
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2% Reduced Fat Ultra-Filtered Milk Friendly Farms · 59 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
2% Reduced Fat ultra-filtered milk Fairlife · 14 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 97 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
2% Reduced Fat Ultra-Filtered Milk H-E-B Mootopia Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 97 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Fairlife Nonfat Ultra-Filtered Milk Fairlife · 52 fl oz / 1.5 L Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
Whole Ultra-Filtered Milk H-E-B Mootopia · 1/2 gallon Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 46 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Strawberry ultra-filtered milkshake
Ingredients
- Sucralose minus 7.5 points
- Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K) minus 7.5 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Pectin minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 46 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
- Protein 9.2 g / 100 ml plus 2 points
100 − 46.5 = 53.5 → 54
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 46 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 9.2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 Can (11 fl.oz)
Ingredients
- Ultra filtered skim milk
- water
- cream
- potassium phosphate
- sea salt
- lactase enzyme
- pectin
- natural flavor
- sucralose (moderate concern)
- acesulfame potassium (moderate concern)
- monk fruit extract
- tomato lycopene extract (color)
- vitamin A palmitate
- vitamin D
Label text, as published
Ultra filtered skim milk, water, cream, potassium phosphate, sea salt, lactase enzyme, pectin, natural flavor, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, monk fruit extract, tomato lycopene extract (color), vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Personalized microbiome-driven effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on human glucose tolerance
“As groups, each administered NNS distinctly altered stool and oral microbiome and plasma metabolome, whereas saccharin and sucralose significantly impaired glycemic responses.”
doi.org
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“Sucralose-6-acetate significantly increased the expression of genes associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer”
doi.org
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“EFSA’s experts concluded that the sweetener sucralose (E 955) continues to be safe for consumers for its currently authorised uses as a food additive.”
efsa.europa.eu
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
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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Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk: Results from the NutriNet-Santé population-based cohort study
“In this large cohort study, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame and acesulfame-K), which are used in many food and beverage brands worldwide, were associated with increased cancer risk.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of acesulfame K (E 950) as food additive (plain language summary)
“The acceptable daily intake (ADI) considered safe for all population groups was set at 15 mg/kg body weight (bw) per day.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
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