Unsweetened plain almond-based drinks
Kirkland Signature Unsweetened Almond
946 mL 1 qt (32 fl oz)
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 71
Kirkland Signature Unsweetened Almond scores 71 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 2.5 points Sunflower lecithin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Locust bean 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 sunflower lecithin Score 100 out of 100 , 29 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 , 27 points higher -
Unsweetened Almond Almondmilk New Barn Organics Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 97 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Original Refrigerated Silk · 64 fl oz/2 Quart/1.89 L Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 98 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Almondmilk Original Unsweetened Nature's Promise · 96 fl oz/3 qt/2.84 L Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 94 out of 100 , 23 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Unsweetened Almond
Ingredients
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 13 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 29.5 = 70.5 → 71
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 13 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10.4 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 (240 ml)
Ingredients
- ALMOND BASE (WATER, ALMONDS)
- CALCIUM CARBONATE
- SEA SALT
- SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
- LOCUST BEAN GUM
- GUAR GUM
- GELLAN GUM
- DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E)
- ZINC GLUCONATE
- VITAMIN A PALMITATE
- ERGOCALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D2)
- RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2)
- CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)
Label text, as published
ALMOND BASE (WATER, ALMONDS), CALCIUM CARBONATE, SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, GELLAN GUM, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), ZINC GLUCONATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ERGOCALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D2), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Recyclable plastic, Composite material
Context only: no points in v1.
More unsweetened plain almond-based drinks on GoodSwap
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Almond Beverage Unsweetened Original Simply Nature Ultra-processedCertified organic Score 72 out of 100 Good -
Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk Member's Mark Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsContains artificial flavors Score 44 out of 100 Okay -
Simple almond milk Mooala Organic · 32 fl oz Certified organicNo additives Score 98 out of 100 Excellent
More from Kirkland Signature
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Unsalted Mixed Nuts Kirkland Signature · 1.13 kg Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Purified Drinking Water Kirkland Signature · 500 mL Score 100 out of 100 Excellent - Butter Croissant (12 count) Kirkland Signature · 28 oz Score 45 out of 100 Okay
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Dried Plums Kirkland Signature · 3.5 lb Score 79 out of 100 Good
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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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