Almond-based drinks
Califia Farms Almondmilk
48 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 66
Califia Farms Almondmilk scores 66 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 3 points Energy 35 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 sunflower lecithin Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Unsweetened Almond Almondmilk New Barn Organics Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 97 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Simple almond milk Mooala Organic · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 98 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Almond Drink Better Than Milk Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 99 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Almond milk Simply · 46 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 99 out of 100 , 33 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Almondmilk
Ingredients
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Guar 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
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Energy 35 kcal / 100 ml minus 3 points
100 − 34 = 66
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 35 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 portion (8 fl oz)
Ingredients
- Almondmilk (Water, Almonds)
- Calcium Carbonate
- Sunflower Lecithin
- Sea Salt
- Natural Flavor
- Guar Gum
- Gellan Gum
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Vitamin D2
- Potassium Citrate
Label text, as published
Almondmilk ( Water, Almonds), Calcium Carbonate, Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Potassium Citrate.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Pet 1 polyethylene terephthalate
Context only: no points in v1.
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 -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Certified organicNo additives Score 98 out of 100 Excellent -
Almondmilk Blue Diamond · 1.89 L Ultra-processed Score 72 out of 100 Good -
almond MALK organic unsweetened MALK Organics · 28 fl oz Certified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Coconut & Almondmilk Blend Califia Farms Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweeteners Score 62 out of 100 Good -
almond MALK ORGANIC VANILLA Malk · 28 fl oz Certified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good
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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“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