Milk substitutes
Silk Organic Almondmilk
240 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 62
Silk Organic Almondmilk scores 62 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- 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
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk - Unsweetened Vanilla Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Organic Banana Milk Mooala · 32 fl oz (1 qt) 946 mL Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Almondmilk
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 38 = 62
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 21 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 2.9 g |
| Added sugars | 2.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 serving (240 ml)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC ALMONDMILK (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC ALMONDS)
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- SALT
- VITAMIN AND MINERAL BLEND (CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2)
- ORGANIC LOCUST BEAN GUM
- GELLAN GUM
Label text, as published
ORGANIC ALMONDMILK (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC ALMONDS), ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, SALT, VITAMIN AND MINERAL BLEND (CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2), ORGANIC LOCUST BEAN GUM, GELLAN GUM.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Silk
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
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