Almond-based drinks
Orgain Organic Almondmilk
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 63
Orgain Organic Almondmilk scores 63 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 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring, industrial protein and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 4 points Energy 80 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. 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 gellan gum Score 100 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No gellan gum Score 98 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Califia Farms Not ultra-processed · No gellan gum Score 98 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Soymilk Plain West Life · 32 Fl ounces, 946 mL Not ultra-processed · No gellan gum Score 100 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Soymilk The Hain Celestial Group Inc. Not ultra-processed · No gellan gum Score 100 out of 100 , 37 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Almondmilk
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 1.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Energy 80 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
- Protein 10 g / 100 ml plus 2 points
100 − 37.5 = 62.5 → 63
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 80 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240 ml)
Ingredients
- Organic almondmilk (filtered water, organic almonds)
- organic pea protein
- organic natural flavors
- gellan gum
- tricalcium phosphate
- organic sunflower lecithin
- tripotassium citrate
- sea salt
- organic locust bean gum
- natural flavor
- ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)
Label text, as published
Other Ingredients: Organic almondmilk (filtered water, organic almonds), organic pea protein, organic natural flavors, contains 1% or less of the following: gellan gum, tricalcium phosphate, organic sunflower lecithin, tripotassium citrate, sea salt, organic locust bean gum, natural flavor, ergocalciferol (vitamin D2).Contains: Almornds
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More almond-based drinks on GoodSwap
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Almond Breeze almondmilk UNSWEETENED Vanilla Blue Diamond Almonds Ultra-processed Score 68 out of 100 Good -
Almondmilk Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Ultra-processed Score 66 out of 100 Good -
Almondmilk Silk · 946 mL Ultra-processed Score 69 out of 100 Good -
Milked Almonds Barista Elmhurst · 946 mL Contains added sugars Score 60 out of 100 Good -
Vanilla Almondmilk Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 40 out of 100 Okay
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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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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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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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