Food
Trader Joe's Organic Almond Beverage Unsweetened Vanilla
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 77
Trader Joe's Organic Almond Beverage Unsweetened Vanilla scores 77 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better plant milks
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Organic Almondmilk - Unsweetened Vanilla Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Organic Non-Dairy Soy Beverage Unsweetened Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz (1 qt) 946 mL Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
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Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 98 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Soymilk The Hain Celestial Group Inc. Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Almond Beverage Unsweetened Vanilla
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 23.5 = 76.5 → 77
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 17 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 serving (240 g)
Ingredients
- water
- organic almonds
- organic natural flavors
- sea salt
- organic natural vanilla flavor
- tricalcium phosphate
- gellan gum
- organic locust bean gum
- vitamin A palmitate
- ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)
- dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E)
- cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)
Label text, as published
water, organic almonds, organic natural flavors, sea salt, organic natural vanilla flavor, tricalcium phosphate, gellan gum, organic locust bean gum, vitamin A palmitate, ergocalciferol (vitamin D2), dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org