Forager Project Cashew & Coconut Yogurt Alternative, Dairy-Free, Organic, Blueberry, Probiotic
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Forager Project Cashew & Coconut Yogurt Alternative is a plant-based, probiotic-fortified cultured snack. Its main strength is very low sodium, while its main tradeoff is the amount of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a sweetened, dairy-free treat for those seeking a creamy texture.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it as a topping for a fresh fruit bowl or stirred into a morning smoothie with oats.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by a moderate calorie count and low sodium, though it contains a significant amount of added sugar per serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs | 18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 9g | — |
| Added Sugars | 8g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
This product is built from a base of cashews, blueberries, and coconut cream. The formulation is further modified with cane sugar, corn starch, and industrial gums like agar and locust bean gum to achieve a consistent, thick texture.
Ingredients
Filtered Water, Cashews (Organic), Blueberries (Organic), Cane Sugar (Organic), Corn Starch (Organic), Coconut Cream (Organic), Carrot-Black Currant-Apple Juice (Organic) (for Color), Organic Flavor (Organic), Locust Bean Gum (Organic), Agar, Lemon Juice Concentrate (Organic). Live Active Cultures. Live Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus, L. Plantarum, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Lactis.
