Vanilla almond-based drinks
Kirkland Signature Organic Unsweetened Almond Non-Dairy Beverage Vanilla
946 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 75
Kirkland Signature Organic Unsweetened Almond Non-Dairy Beverage Vanilla scores 75 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
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Unsweetened Almond Non-Dairy Beverage Vanilla
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 25 = 75
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (240 g)
Ingredients
- Organic almond base (filtered water, organic almonds)
- organic vanilla flavor
- sea salt
- sunflower lecithin
- organic locust bean gum
- gellan gum
- vitamin a palmitate
- ergocalciferol (vitamin d2)
- dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e)
- riboflavin (vitamin b2)
- zinc gluconate
- cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12)
Label text, as published
Organic almond base (filtered water, organic almonds), organic vanilla flavor, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, organic locust bean gum, gellan gum, vitamin a palmitate, ergocalciferol (vitamin d2), dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), riboflavin (vitamin b2), zinc gluconate, cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Tetra brik aseptic
Context only: no points in v1.
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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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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