Yogurts
Forager Organic plant based cashewmilk yogurt
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 79
Forager Organic plant based cashewmilk yogurt scores 79 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 Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. 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 plant based cashewmilk yogurt
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean 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 g
- Saturated fat 3 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 21 = 79
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 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) (not recognized)
- Tapioca Starch
- Natural Flavor
- Locust Bean Gum
- Coconut Cream
- Vanilla Beans
- Live Active Cultures
- Live Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus
- L. Bulgaricus
- L. Acidophilus
- Bifidus
- L. Lactis
- L. Plantarum
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Cashewmilk ( Filtered Water, Cashews*), Tapioca Starch*, Natural Flavor*, Locust Bean Gum*, Coconut Cream*, Vanilla Beans*, Live Active Cultures., Live Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Lactis, L. Plantarum.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Forager
Sources
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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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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