Milk substitutes
MALK Organics almond MALK ORGANIC CHOCOLATE
28 fl oz/1.75 PT/828 mL
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 79
MALK Organics almond MALK ORGANIC CHOCOLATE scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Capped at 79: Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern.
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
almond MALK ORGANIC CHOCOLATE
Ingredients
- Coconut sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 20 = 80 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 33 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.9 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g |
| Added sugars | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 240 ml (240 ml)
Ingredients
- FILTERED WATER
- ORGANIC ALMONDS
- ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC DUTCH PROCESSED COCOA
- HIMALAYAN PINK SALT
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC ALMONDS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC DUTCH PROCESSED COCOA, HIMALAYAN PINK SALT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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