Sasaya, Coconut Drink

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Sasaya, Coconut Drink scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Emulsifiers (Mono-And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Juices, this product is more processed than about 93% of the 9,905 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Sasaya, Coconut Drink's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Coconut Syrup (Natural Coconut Extract, Potable Water, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan), Sucrose Fatty Acid Ester.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.