Almond-based drinks
Pacific Organic Almond Milk Unsweetened imp
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 68
Pacific Organic Almond Milk Unsweetened imp scores 68 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 6 points Sugars 2 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. 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.
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 , 32 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 , 30 points higher -
Organic Non-Dairy Soy Beverage Unsweetened Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz (1 qt) 946 mL Not ultra-processed · No gellan gum Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Soymilk Plain West Life · 1.89 L Not ultra-processed · No gellan gum Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Organic Cashewmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms Not ultra-processed · No gellan gum Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Almond Milk Unsweetened imp
Ingredients
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 2 g / 100 ml minus 6 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Energy 40 kcal / 100 ml minus 3 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 32 = 68
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 40 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Water, Ground Almonds*, Contains 1% or Less of: Gellan Gum, Natural Flavor*, Rice Starch*, Sea Salt, Vanilla Extract*, Vitamin D2, Xanthan Gum. * Organic
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- 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 -
Almondmilk Unsweetened Original Nature's Promise · 64 fl oz Ultra-processed Score 68 out of 100 Good -
Original Almond Non-Dairy Beverage 365 Whole Foods Market · 64 fl oz/1/2 gal/1.89 L Ultra-processedCertified organic Score 78 out of 100 Good -
Almond Breeze almondmilk Original Blue Diamond Almonds · 240 mL Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 39 out of 100 Poor
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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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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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“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
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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