YummyLogy verdict
Not YummyLogy Approved
Standard0 pts
1 not-approved ingredient detected
Why this verdict?
Ingredients
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CashewsWhole tree nut; healthy fats and minerals.
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Organic Cane SugarRefined sucrose from sugarcane, organic or not: the same substance as table sugar. A refined sweetener: fine occasionally, worth limiting. Organic changes how the cane was grown, not what the sugar does.
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Milk PowderDehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol.
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Coconut MilkPressed coconut meat with water.
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CoconutTree nut fruit.
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Canola OilBred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
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Sea SaltEvaporated sea water; minimally processed.
Quality signals tier: standard · score: 0
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Certified organicOrganic nuts avoid synthetic pesticide residue, which concentrates in the nut oils.
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Oil-roasted in seed oilOil-roasting coats the nut in industrial seed oils that defeat the point of a whole-food snack.
Quality signals tier: standard · score: 0
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Editor's overview
Elan Organic Coconut Cashews combine roasted cashews with organic coconut powder and Himalayan salt for a tropical-flavored snack that works solo or mixed into salads, baked goods, and smoothies. Certified organic, gluten-free, and vegan, this 5.6 oz option suits anyone seeking plant-based snacks with healthy fats and fiber, plus it qualifies for SNAP EBT benefits.
