Almond-based drinks
Califia Farms Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
48 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 68
Califia Farms Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk scores 68 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 Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. 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 , 32 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Vanilla Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 98 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 98 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Vanilla unsweetened almond milk Wellsley Farms · 52 fl oz/1.53 L Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 93 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Soymilk The Hain Celestial Group Inc. Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin 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 17 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
100 − 32 = 68
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 17 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 8 floz (240 ml)
Ingredients
- Almondmilk (water, almonds)
- natural flavors
- calcium carbonate
- sunflower lecithin
- sea salt
- potassium citrate
- locust bean gum
- gellan gum
Label text, as published
Almondmilk (water, almonds), natural flavors, calcium carbonate, sunflower lecithin, sea salt, potassium citrate, locust bean gum, gellan gum.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- 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