Almond-based drinks
Silk Almondmilk
192 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 83
Silk Almondmilk scores 83 out of 100 (Excellent) 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 Gellan gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). 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 gellan gum Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Vanilla Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No gellan gum Score 98 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Simple almond milk Mooala Organic · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No gellan gum Score 98 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No gellan gum Score 98 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Almond milk Simply · 46 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No gellan gum Score 99 out of 100 , 16 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Almondmilk
Ingredients
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 17 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 17.5 = 82.5 → 83
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 17 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (1 cup)
Ingredients
- " ORGANIC ALMONDMILK (WATER ORGANIC ALMONDS)
- VITAMIN AND MINERAL BLEND (CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2, VITAMIN B12)
- SEA SALT
- GELLAN GUM
Label text, as published
INGREDIENTS: " ORGANIC ALMONDMILK (WATER ORGANIC ALMONDS), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: VITAMIN AND MINERAL BLEND (CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2, VITAMIN B12), SEA SALT, GELLAN GUM.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More almond-based drinks on GoodSwap
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Almond Breeze almondmilk UNSWEETENED Vanilla Blue Diamond Almonds Ultra-processed Score 68 out of 100 Good -
Almondmilk Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Ultra-processed Score 66 out of 100 Good -
Milked Almonds Unsweetened Elmhurst · 32 fl oz (946 mL) No additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
plain unsweetened Greek style yogurt made with almond milk & soy Kite Hill · 16 oz Ultra-processed Score 74 out of 100 Good -
Almond Vanilla Almondmilk Friendly Farms · 1.89 L Ultra-processed Score 68 out of 100 Good
More from Silk
Sources
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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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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