Non-dairy yogurts
Forager Project Organic Unsweetened Plain Cashew & Coconut Yogurt Alternative
24 oz (680 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 77
Forager Project Organic Unsweetened Plain Cashew & Coconut Yogurt Alternative scores 77 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Unsweetened Plain Cashew & Coconut Yogurt Alternative
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Agar minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 23 = 77
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 serving (150 g)
Ingredients
- Cashewmilk (Filtered Water, Cashews ( Organic), Coconut Cream ( Organic), Tapioca Starch ( Organic), Guar Gum ( Organic), Pectin, Locust Bean Gum ( Organic), Agar, Live Active Cultures) (not recognized)
Label text, as published
Cashewmilk ( Filtered Water, Cashews ( Organic), Coconut Cream ( Organic), Tapioca Starch ( Organic), Guar Gum ( Organic), Pectin, Locust Bean Gum ( Organic), Agar, Live Active Cultures. Contains cashews, coconut.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Pp 5 polypropylene
Context only: no points in v1.
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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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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