Milk substitutes

Simple Truth Almondmilk

half gal/1.89 L

Good out of 100 Medium confidence

Ultra-processed

Why it scores 72

Simple Truth Almondmilk scores 72 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
minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
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.

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The Receipt

Almondmilk

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Ingredients

Natural flavors minus 2.5 points

Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [1][2]
Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points

Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [2]
Gellan gum minus 2.5 points

Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [2]

subtotal−7.5

Processing

Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points

Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [2]
3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points

Emerging Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. [2]

subtotal−21

TOTAL 72Good

100 − 28.5 = 71.5 → 72

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	13 kcal
Fat	1 g
Saturated fat	0 g
Trans fat	0 g
Carbohydrates	0.4 g
Sugars	0 g
Added sugars	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Protein	0.4 g
Salt	0.2 g

Serving: 237.0g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

ALMONDMILK (WATER, ALMONDS), CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, POTASSIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, GELLAN GUM, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2.