Milk substitutes
Silk Protein Almondmilk
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 70
Silk Protein Almondmilk scores 70 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: flavoring, industrial protein and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Pea protein: An ingredient 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 seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 98 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Califia Farms Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 98 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Unsweetened Almond Almondmilk New Barn Organics Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 97 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Simple almond milk Mooala Organic · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 98 out of 100 , 28 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Protein Almondmilk
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
100 − 30 = 70
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 54 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g |
| Added sugars | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 portion (240 g)
Ingredients
- Almondmilk (water, almonds)
- pea protein isolate
- sunflower oil
- calcium carbonate
- sea salt
- gellan gum
- potassium citrate
- natural flavor
- vitamin A palmitate
- vitamin D2
- riboflavin (B2)
- vitamin B12
Label text, as published
Almondmilk (water, almonds), pea protein isolate, contains 2% or less of: sunflower oil, calcium carbonate, sea salt, gellan gum, potassium citrate, natural flavor, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, riboflavin (B2), vitamin B12
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More milk substitutes on GoodSwap
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Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla almondmilk Blue Diamond · 240 mL Ultra-processed Score 71 out of 100 Good -
Oat blend Chobani · 52 fl oz Ultra-processedContains seed oilsContains whole grains Score 77 out of 100 Good -
Chocolate Banana Plant-Based Shake Koia · 12 fl oz/355 mL Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugars Score 16 out of 100 Bad -
Non-Dairy Coconut Beverage Unsweetened Trader Joe's Ultra-processedCertified organic Score 72 out of 100 Good -
Organic Cultured Coconut Cocojune · 4 oz High in saturated fatCertified organic Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Organic Almondmilk Silk · 240 mL Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organic Score 62 out of 100 Good
More from Silk
Sources
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“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
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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“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