Almond-based drinks
Kirkland Organic Unsweetened Almond Non-Dairy Beverage, Vanilla
1.5 gallon (5.6 L)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 74
Kirkland Organic Unsweetened Almond Non-Dairy Beverage, Vanilla scores 74 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.
Better plant milks
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Organic Non-Dairy Soy Beverage Unsweetened Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz (1 qt) 946 mL Not ultra-processed · No locust bean gum Score 100 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk - Unsweetened Vanilla Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No locust bean gum Score 100 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Vanilla Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No locust bean gum Score 98 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No locust bean gum Score 98 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Soymilk The Hain Celestial Group Inc. Not ultra-processed · No locust bean gum Score 100 out of 100 , 26 points higher
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
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin 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
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 13 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 26 = 74
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 13 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240mL)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC ALMOND BASE (WATER, ORGANIC ALMONDS)
- ORGANIC VANILLA WITH OTHER ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC LOCUST BEAN GUM OR ORGANIC GUAR GUM
- SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
- 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
ORGANIC ALMOND BASE (WATER, ORGANIC ALMONDS), ORGANIC VANILLA WITH OTHER ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, SEA SALT, ORGANIC LOCUST BEAN GUM OR ORGANIC GUAR GUM, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, 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
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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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