Food
Sambazon Açaí Unsweetened
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 86
Sambazon Açaí Unsweetened scores 86 out of 100 (Excellent) 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 Sunflower lecithin: An additive 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
Açaí Unsweetened
Ingredients
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.1 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 14.5 = 85.5 → 86
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 71 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 portion (140 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC AÇAÍ PUREE (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC FAIR TRADE AÇAÍ), LESS THAN 0.2% OF: ORGANIC SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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