Almond-based drinks
365 Whole Foods Market Original Almond Non-Dairy Beverage
64 fl oz/1/2 gal/1.89 L
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 78
365 Whole Foods Market Original Almond Non-Dairy Beverage scores 78 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 2.5 points Calcium phosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Simple almond milk Mooala Organic · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 98 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Original Almond Non-Dairy Beverage
Ingredients
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 17 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 22.5 = 77.5 → 78
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 17 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240 ml)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC ALMONDMILK (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC ALMONDS)
- SEA SALT
- TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE
- GELLAN GUM
- ORGANIC LOCUST BEAN GUM
- VITAMIN A PALMITATE
- ERGOCALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D2)
- DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E)
- CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)
Label text, as published
ORGANIC ALMONDMILK (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC ALMONDS), SEA SALT, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, GELLAN GUM, ORGANIC LOCUST BEAN GUM, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ERGOCALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D2), DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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