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Silk Almondmilk
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Silk Almondmilk

64 fl oz (1.89 L)

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains seed oils
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Why it scores 92

Silk Almondmilk scores 92 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Canola oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
  2. Gellan gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. 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.

The Receipt

Almondmilk

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Ingredients

  • Canola oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Gellan gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [5]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [6][5]
subtotal−7.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.4 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [7]
subtotal−1
TOTAL 92Excellent

100 − 8.5 = 91.5 → 92

GTIN 00025293001497 · 2026-06-07

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy30 kcal
Fat3 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates1 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein1 g
Salt0.4 g

Serving: 1 portion (240 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Ingredients: Almondmilk ( Filtered Water, Almonds), Contains 2% Or Less Of: Vitamin and Mineral Blend ( Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2), Sunflower and / Or Almond and / Or Canola Oil, Sea Salt, Gellan Gum, Ascorbic Acid ( Vitamin C To Protect Freshness), Natural Flavor.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Tree nuts

  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”

    doi.org

  2. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  4. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  6. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  7. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int