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Noka Superfood Smoothie - Super Berry
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Noka Superfood Smoothie - Super Berry

Okay out of 100 High confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • High in sugar
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Why it scores 58

Noka Superfood Smoothie - Super Berry scores 58 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Sugars 14.2 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
  3. Energy 100 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Superfood Smoothie - Super Berry

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Ingredients

  • Rice protein
    Info An ingredient 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]
subtotal−5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
  • 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: flavoring and industrial protein. [1]
subtotal−19.5

Nutrition per 100 ml

  • Sugars 14.2 g / 100 ml
    Strong Very high in sugar. [3]
  • Energy 100 kcal / 100 ml
    Info Energy-dense for its volume. [4]
subtotal−18
TOTAL 58Okay

100 − 42.5 = 57.5 → 58

Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]

GTIN 00851554006594 · 2025-08-01

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 ml

Energy100 kcal
Fat1.3 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates19.2 g
Sugars14.2 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber2.5 g
Protein4.2 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 1 pouch (120 g)

Ingredients

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

banana, berry blend (strawberry, blueberry, blackberry), water, brown rice protein, flax seeds, elderberry extract powder, lemon juice concentrate, natural flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), zinc gluconate, vitamin D3, vitamin B12

Allergens and diets

  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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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. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    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. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  6. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  7. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org