Trader Joe’s Organic Creamy Cashew Cultured Yogurt Alternative, Plain Unsweetened
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
- Saturated Fat
Verdict
Organic Creamy Cashew Cultured Yogurt Alternative, Plain Unsweetened is a fermented plant-based cultured food designed as a dairy substitute. Its main strength is a moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is a notable amount of saturated fat. Overall, it serves as a versatile base for those seeking a tangy, creamy texture in their meals.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it as a creamy base for a savory breakfast bowl with sliced avocado and toasted seeds.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by a balance of healthy fats and moderate protein with very low sodium. The saturated fat levels are present but remain a fraction of the total fat content.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs | 11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
This product is built from a base of cashews and coconut cream. The addition of cornstarch and industrial gums like carob bean gum and agar-agar creates the thick, creamy consistency associated with highly processed alternatives.
Ingredients
ORGANIC CASHEW BASE (WATER, ORGANIC CASHEWS), ORGANIC CORNSTARCH, ORGANIC COCONUT CREAM (ORGANIC COCONUT, WATER), ORGANIC CAROB BEAN GUM, AGAR-AGAR, LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES (STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS , LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM, L. ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM, L. LACTIS)
