Almond-based drinks
Marcel's Modern Pantry Almond Milk
ONE Quart/32 fl oz/946 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 71
Marcel's Modern Pantry Almond Milk 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 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
- minus 2.5 points Gellan 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 calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Vanilla Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 98 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Simple almond milk Mooala Organic · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 98 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 98 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Unsweetened Almond Almondmilk New Barn Organics Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 97 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
Almond Milk
Ingredients
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean 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 12 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 29.5 = 70.5 → 71
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 12 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 portion (240 ml)
Ingredients
- ALMOND BEVERAGE (FILTERED WATER, ALMONDS)
- TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE
- SEA SALT
- GELLAN GUM
- SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
- LOCUST BEAN GUM
- VITAMIN A PALMITATE
- ERGOCALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D2)
- DL-ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E)
Label text, as published
ALMOND BEVERAGE (FILTERED WATER, ALMONDS), TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SEA SALT, GELLAN GUM, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ERGOCALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D2), DL-ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Marcel's Modern Pantry
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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“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