Almond-based drinks
Blue Diamond Almondmilk
1.89 L
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 72
Blue Diamond 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 Sunflower lecithin: An additive 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 sunflower lecithin Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Vanilla Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 98 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 98 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Simple almond milk Mooala Organic · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 98 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Unsweetened Almond Almondmilk New Barn Organics Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 97 out of 100 , 25 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Almondmilk
Ingredients
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
100 − 28.5 = 71.5 → 72
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 10 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 portion (1 cup)
Ingredients
- Almondmilk (filtered water, almonds)
- calcium carbonate
- sea salt
- potassium citrate
- sunflower lecithin
- gellan gum
- natural flavors
- vitamin a palmitate
- vitamin d2
- d-alpha-tocopherol (natural vitamin e)
Label text, as published
Almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), calcium carbonate, sea salt, potassium citrate, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, natural flavors, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d2, d-alpha-tocopherol (natural vitamin e),
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Pp 5 polypropylene, Composite material
Context only: no points in v1.
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 -
almond MALK organic unsweetened MALK Organics · 28 fl oz Certified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Coconut & Almondmilk Blend Califia Farms Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweeteners Score 62 out of 100 Good -
almond MALK ORGANIC VANILLA Malk · 28 fl oz Certified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good
More from Blue Diamond
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Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla almondmilk Blue Diamond · 240 mL Score 71 out of 100 Good -
Whole Natural Almonds Blue Diamond · 28 g Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Lightly Salted Almonds Blue Diamond · 16 oz Score 91 out of 100 Excellent -
Almonds Honey Roasted Blue Diamond · 28 g Score 30 out of 100 Poor
Sources
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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