Almond-based drinks
Califia Farms Unsweetened Almondmilk Creamer
14.3 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 69
Califia Farms Unsweetened Almondmilk Creamer scores 69 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 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower lecithin: An additive 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Unsweetened Almondmilk Creamer
Ingredients
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors 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
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 10 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 31 = 69
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 10 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.3 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 g |
Serving: 1 Serving (15 ml)
Ingredients
- Almondmilk (Water, Almonds)
- Coconut Cream
- Sunflower Lecithin
- Natural Flavors
- Calcium Carbonate
- Sea Salt
- Potassium Citrate
- Locust Bean Gum
- Gellan Gum
- Tree Nuts (Almonds, Coconut Cream)
- Sunflower Lecithin
- Natural Flavors
- Calcium Carbonate
- Sea Salt
- Potassium Citrate
- Locust Bean Gum
- Gellan Gum
Label text, as published
Almondmilk ( Water, Almonds) ; Coconut Cream ; Sunflower Lecithin ; Natural Flavors ; Calcium Carbonate ; Sea Salt ; Potassium Citrate ; Locust Bean Gum ; Gellan Gum ; Tree Nuts ( Almonds, Coconut Cream) ; Sunflower Lecithin ; Natural Flavors ; Calcium Carbonate ; Sea Salt ; Potassium Citrate ; Locust Bean Gum ; Gellan Gum
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Califia Farms
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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“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