Plant-based milk alternatives
Califia Farms Coconut Milk & Coconut Water Blend
48 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 70
Califia Farms Coconut Milk & Coconut Water Blend scores 70 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 2.5 points Sunflower lecithin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Locust bean 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.
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The Receipt
Coconut Milk & Coconut Water Blend
Ingredients
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Energy 19 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
100 − 30 = 70
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 | 0.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 portion (240 ml)
Ingredients
- Coconut milk (water, coconut cream)
- coconut water
- calcium carbonate
- sunflower lecithin
- sea salt
- potassium citrate
- locust bean gum
- gellan gum
Label text, as published
Coconut milk (water, coconut cream), coconut water, calcium carbonate, sunflower lecithin, sea salt, potassium citrate, locust bean gum, gellan gum.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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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“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