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So Delicious Coconut Milk Mint Chip: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · So Delicious

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

So Delicious coconut milk mint chip received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a dairy-free frozen dessert that uses recognizable coconut and oat bases, but the list relies on several texturizers, a flavor system, and multiple sweeteners. It works better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple, mainly because of the gums and layered sweetening. Its sodium and saturated fat context from the label also points toward an indulgent, not a minimal, product. Main considerations include guar and locust bean gums for texture, natural flavor with vague sourcing, and multiple layered sweeteners. Simpler options: Look for ice cream with fewer gums and no natural flavor system; choose a version sweetened with one simple sweetener rather than stacked sweeteners.

Food Integrity Score 62/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Low

What to watch?

  • Guar and locust bean gums for texture
  • Natural flavor with vague sourcing
  • Multiple layered sweeteners

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for ice cream with fewer gums and no natural flavor system
  • Choose a version sweetened with one simple sweetener rather than stacked sweeteners

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
So Delicious Coconut Milk Mint Chip
Category
Sweets & Desserts (source: Desserts/Dessert Sauces/Toppings)
GTIN / UPC
00744473477555
Serving size
85 g (102g)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Coconut Milk Mint Chip

So Delicious

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Pea protein, guar gum, locust bean gum, and natural flavor add formulation helpers to this plant-based ice cream base.

Consider This

Erythritol, chicory root extract, and stevia-based sweetening are typical of a built-for-sweetness formula rather than a simple kitchen recipe.

Good Substitutes

A short ice cream made from coconut milk, cocoa, a simple sweetener, and a little vanilla would avoid the gums and flavor systems.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a dairy-free frozen dessert that uses recognizable coconut and oat bases, but the list relies on several texturizers, a flavor system, and multiple sweeteners. It works better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple, mainly because of the gums and layered sweetening. Its sodium and saturated fat context from the label also points toward an indulgent, not a minimal, product.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Guar and locust bean gums for texture
  • Natural flavor with vague sourcing
  • Multiple layered sweeteners

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
  • Guar gum — Texture gum
  • Locust bean gum — Texture gum
  • Organic sunflower oil — Refined seed oil
  • Erythritol — Sugar alcohol sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed sourcing.
  • Guar gum (6/10) — Texture gum used as a formulation helper.
  • Locust bean gum (6/10) — Texture gum used as a formulation helper.

Better choice tips

  • Look for ice cream with fewer gums and no natural flavor system.
  • Choose a version sweetened with one simple sweetener rather than stacked sweeteners.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC COCONUTMILK (FILTERED WATER; ORGANIC COCONUT); OATMILK (FILTERED WATER; WHOLE OAT FLOUR); ORGANIC COCONUT WATER; ORGANIC COCONUT OIL; ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL; CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT; ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL; ERYTHRITOL; COCOA; PEA PROTEIN; CHOCOLATE LIQUOR; NATURAL FLAVOR; REB A (STEVIA LEAF SWEETENER); GUAR GUM; MONK FRUIT EXTRACT; LOCUST BEAN GUM

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Natural flavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Vague flavor systems hide specific sources and processing.

    Additional note

    Undisclosed flavor system with vague sourcing.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system.

  2. Guar gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gums are added mainly for texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Thickener and stabilizer for texture.

    Family watchlist

    Gum used for texture.

  3. Locust bean gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gums are added mainly for texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Thickener and stabilizer for texture.

    Family watchlist

    Gum used for texture.

  4. Organic sunflower oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are often flagged by users watching processing.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used for fat.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil.

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  1. Pea proteinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein

    What this is

    Isolated protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated protein is a formulation-oriented input.

    Additional note

    Isolated protein used for texture and body.

  2. Chicory root extractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated fiber

    What this is

    Isolated fiber

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extracted fiber adds a formulation-oriented input.

    Additional note

    Extracted fiber used for sweetness and body.

  3. REB A (stevia leaf sweetener)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerAdditive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Purified sweetener extract, more refined than the leaf.

    Additional note

    Purified stevia extract sweetener.

  4. Monk fruit extractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerAdditive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extract sweetener adds another sweetening layer.

    Additional note

    Extracted sweetener used in blend.

  5. Organic erythritolConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Sugar alcohol sweetener some users prefer to track.

    Additional note

    Sugar alcohol sweetener, refined.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sugar alcohol sweetener.

  6. ErythritolConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Repeated sugar alcohol sweetening stacks sweetener systems.

    Additional note

    Second erythritol entry adds to sweetening load.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sugar alcohol sweetener.

  7. Oatmilk (filtered water; whole oat flour)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Mildly processed plant base, still recognizable.

    Additional note

    Oat base made from water and oat flour.

  8. Organic coconut oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined oil

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Coconut oil is a recognizable fat, mildly refined.

    Additional note

    Coconut oil adds fat and body.

  9. Organic coconutmilk (filtered water; organic coconut)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable base ingredient with minimal refinement.

    Additional note

    Coconut milk with water; category-normal processing.

  10. Organic coconut waterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable liquid ingredient.

    Additional note

    Coconut water used as liquid base.

  11. CocoaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Main concern area

    Transparency Context

    Why it matters

    Cocoa ingredients carry heavy metal testing context.

    Additional note

    Cocoa powder for chocolate flavor.

  12. Chocolate liquorConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Main concern area

    Transparency Context

    Why it matters

    Cocoa-derived ingredient with heavy metal testing context.

    Additional note

    Ground cocoa nibs, category-normal processing.

KarbCoach Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate, not a medical safety rating or nutritional advice. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "oat", "chicory". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "oat", "chicory". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "oat", "chicory". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "oat". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is So Delicious Coconut Milk Mint Chip highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

So Delicious Coconut Milk Mint Chip shows about 6.03g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

So Delicious Coconut Milk Mint Chip: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Erythritol, Reb A stevia. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low sugar and no cane sugar sweeteners; Includes fiber from oat and chicory root; Plant-based with recognizable base ingredients.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High saturated fat from coconut milk and oil; Very high sodium per serving; Mostly low protein for a dessert.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same sweets & desserts differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Sweets & Desserts, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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