Drink · Guide · 3 min read
Organic and clean drinks
Updated November 2026
A drink labeled USDA Organic is made from certified organic farm ingredients and may carry the USDA seal. For every other claim on the label, LAeats publishes the brand's own certifications and lab reports so you can read them yourself.
What the labels mean
- USDA Organic
- Farm ingredients are certified organic. Anything else is capped at 5% of the product and must come from a short approved list. The label may carry the USDA organic seal.
- Made with organic ingredients
- At least 70% of the ingredients are certified organic. The label cannot carry the USDA organic seal.
- Regenerative Organic Certified
- Starts from USDA organic certification and adds requirements for soil health, animal welfare and fair treatment of farmworkers. Led by the Regenerative Organic Alliance.
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Frequently asked questions
Are organic drinks lower in sugar?
Not necessarily. Organic describes how the ingredients were farmed. Check the nutrition label for sugar.
What does a lab report tell me about a drink?
It shows what an outside lab measured in one batch. The LAeats guide to reading a lab report explains how to read one.
How does LAeats choose these drinks?
Every score comes from a named LAeats tester. No one can pay to be listed or to move up. Certifications are published as the brand supplies them.
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