Is Nuts & Coffee Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Forager Project
This page reviews Nuts & Coffee by Forager Project as a soft drink. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
This product features a blend of cashew milk, almond milk, and oat milk, providing a creamy texture. Ingredients like dates and vanilla bean enhance flavor without synthetic additives, supporting a clean rating.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
This product features a blend of cashew milk, almond milk, and oat milk, providing a creamy texture. Ingredients like dates and vanilla bean enhance flavor without synthetic additives, supporting a clean rating.
Main concern
Fermented corn sugar is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers regarding its sourcing and processing.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains cashew milk and almond milk, which are natural and minimally processed, contributing to a creamy texture.
- Inclusion of dates adds natural sweetness without refined sugars, enhancing flavor while maintaining quality.
- Cold-brewed coffee provides a smooth coffee flavor, avoiding harshness often associated with hot brewing methods.
- Oat milk is gluten-free and adds a rich, creamy consistency, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
Concerns
- Fermented corn sugar is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers regarding its sourcing and processing.
- Sea salt, while natural, is present in small amounts and may not be necessary for flavor enhancement in this context.
- Almond milk may pose allergen risks for those with nut allergies, limiting its accessibility for some consumers.
- The presence of multiple plant milks may complicate ingredient sourcing and processing transparency.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.
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Is Cashew Milk safe in this soft drink?
Good
Cashew Milk is used here as base. Cashew milk is a creamy base made from cashews and water, providing a rich texture and flavor without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cashew milk (filtered water, cashews*)
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Is Almond Milk safe in this soft drink?
Good
Almond Milk is used here as base. Almond milk is a natural milk alternative made from almonds and water, contributing to the drink's creaminess and flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: almond milk (filtered water, almonds*)
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Is Cold Brewed Coffee safe in this soft drink?
Good
Cold Brewed Coffee is used here as flavor. Cold-brewed coffee is less acidic and smoother than traditional coffee, enhancing the drink's flavor without bitterness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cold-brewed coffee*
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Is Oat Milk safe in this soft drink?
Good
Oat Milk is used here as base. Oat milk is made from gluten-free oats and water, providing a creamy texture and natural sweetness, suitable for various diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: oatmilk (filtered water, gluten-free oats*)
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Is Dates safe in this soft drink?
Good
Dates is used here as sweetener. Dates are natural sweeteners that add flavor and sweetness without refined sugars, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dates*
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Is Fermented Corn Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Fermented Corn Sugar is used here as sweetener. Fermented corn sugar is a processed sweetener that may raise concerns regarding its sourcing and processing methods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: fermented corn sugar*
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Is Vanilla Bean safe in this soft drink?
Good
Vanilla Bean is used here as flavor. Vanilla bean is a natural flavoring agent that enhances the overall taste profile, contributing to a pleasant aroma and flavor.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilla bean*
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Is Sea Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor, though its necessity in this product may be debated.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt.
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3449611
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Allergens detected: almond
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