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USDA Organic Toothpaste, Mint Aloe Neem

Radius · US natural brandsFluoride-freeSLS-freeUSDA OrganicWatch-outOnline onlyNeem: 9th of 20 (plus neem seed oil)

The only USDA Organic neem paste, low-foam with plant saponins; check which of its several formulas is in the box.

Grade

AFull check
AEvidence only

+4 bonus

Capped at 100 (raw 104)

Real neem. Neem on the label: 9th of 20 (plus neem seed oil).

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Ingredients, in label order

Explain every ingredient
  • Water — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Glycerin* — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Erythritol* — Neutral. Plant-derived sweetener.
  • Chamomile Flower Extract* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Guar Gum* — Neutral. Plant thickener.
  • Peppermint Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil* — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Aloe Vera Leaf Juice* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Coconut Water* — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Neem Leaf Extract* — Good. Neem (Azadirachta indica): the reason for the category. Lab studies show it inhibits cavity bacteria; clinical plaque/gum evidence is small and short-term.
  • Sodium Chloride — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
  • Eucalyptus Leaf Oil* — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Tea Tree Leaf Oil* — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Grapefruit Peel Oil* — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Neem Seed Oil* — Good. Neem (Azadirachta indica): the reason for the category. Lab studies show it inhibits cavity bacteria; clinical plaque/gum evidence is small and short-term.
  • Orange Peel Oil* — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Rosemary Leaf Oil* — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract* — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
  • Xanthan Gum — Neutral. Plant thickener.
  • Ascorbic Acid — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
  • Citric Acid — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.

Watch-outs

  • Formula churnAt least three ingredient lists circulate under one name (with and without rice powder, and an "organic flavor" travel version).
  • Listing errorAmazon says the item form is "Gel, Paste, Powder".

Score breakdown

Starting score100
Verified seal: USDA Organic+4
Score100 → A

Capped at 100 (raw 104)

Shopper notes

  • Low foam: the only foaming agent is quillaja bark.
  • 3 oz tube, so price per ounce runs high.

Ingredient source

A store's websitegimmethegoodstuff.org/collections/dental-care/products/usda-organic-mint-aloe-neem-toothpaste