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Karma Kitchen Matcha + Collagen
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Karma Kitchen Matcha + Collagen

6 oz

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains caffeine
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Why it scores 96

Karma Kitchen Matcha + Collagen scores 96 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Collagen: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  2. Modified starch: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. Silicon dioxide: 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.

The Receipt

Matcha + Collagen

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Ingredients

  • Collagen
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Modified starch
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Silicon dioxide
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [2][1]
  • Stevia (steviol glycosides)
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [3][4]
subtotal−4
TOTAL 96Excellent

100 − 4 = 96

GTIN 00840215400000 · 2025-07-25

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy357 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates42.9 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber7.1 g
Protein50 g
Salt0.3 g

Serving: 2 tbsp (14 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Collagen Peptides, Modified Food Starch, Matcha Green Tea Powder, Silicon Dioxide (flow agent), Natural Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract

Allergens and diets

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  3. WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline

    World Health Organization · May 15, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “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

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  5. Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration · Regulator

    “For most adults, the FDA has cited 400 milligrams* a day — that's about two to three 12-fluid-ounce cups of coffee — as an amount not generally associated with negative effects.”

    fda.gov

  6. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 4.1 (beverages with high caffeine content)

    European Union (Official Journal) · Oct 25, 2011 · Law

    “‘High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women’”

    eur-lex.europa.eu