Harmless Harvest Organic Vanilla Cultured Coconut
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Sodium
- Fiber
- Added Sugar
- Protein
Verdict
Harmless Harvest Organic Vanilla Cultured Coconut is a plant-based cultured coconut cream designed as a dairy-free yogurt alternative. Its main strength is very low sodium, while its main tradeoff is a high amount of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a sweetened condiment or dessert topping rather than a nutrient-dense breakfast base.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Try it as a creamy swirl in a bowl of fresh berries and sliced almonds.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is defined by a significant amount of added sugar and minimal protein. It does provide a modest amount of fiber and contains negligible sodium.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs | 22g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars | 12g | — |
| Added Sugars | 11g | 22% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
This product is built from coconutmilk and cane sugar, thickened with tapioca starch and pectin. The addition of these refined starches and gums, along with the sweetener, creates a formulated texture and flavor profile.
Ingredients
Organic Coconutmilk (Water, Organic Coconut Meat*), Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Tapioca Starch, Pectin, Organic Vanilla Extract, Organic Vanilla Beans, Live and Active Cultures, Live & Active Cultures: L. Acidophilus, B, Lactis, S. Thermophilus, L. Casei, L. Bulgaricus, B, Bifidum, L, Rhamnosus, *Fair Trade Certified According to the Fair for Life Standard: 74% of the Total Ingredients.
